New Tasmanian mine safety laws
30 March, 2011
New mine safety laws for Tasmania came into effect on 28 February 2011.
Public comment period on model regulations almost over
30 March, 2011
WorkSafe has issued an eleventh-hour reminder to businesses and workers to comment on the model Work Health and Safety Regulations before the public comment period closes on 4 April.
WorkSafe uncovers nearly 100 safety breaches in Preston
30 March, 2011
Small businesses in the Melbourne suburb of Preston have been pulled up for 94 workplace health and safety breaches during a five-day campaign by WorkSafe inspectors.
Guardian safety management program
30 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Ansell
The Guardian management program is designed to help companies improve safety in their workplaces. The program assesses each unit’s particular needs, compares these to the existing safety solutions and then selects the best glove for each job.
Wet work exposure report
24 March, 2011
Safe Work Australia has released a report outlining the hazards of working in wet areas.
Man found guilty of using doctored insurance certificate
23 March, 2011
A man has been prosecuted by WorkCover NSW for falsifying an insurance certificate of currency for workers compensation.
Report on biological hazards in workplaces
23 March, 2011
Safe Work Australia has issued a report on the exposure of Australian workers to biological hazards and control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control worker exposure to these hazards.
Biomechanical demands in Australian workplaces
22 March, 2011
A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.
Safety In Action 2011: acres of products and scores of experts
22 March, 2011
The Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling expos return to Melbourne from 5 to 7 April 2011, offering a range of safety solutions that goes well beyond personal protective equipment and high-tech automation; they also encompass a comprehensive source of expert knowledge.
Predicting who will cause workplace safety incidents
22 March, 2011 by John Richards*
Under the existing and soon-to-be-released new workplace health and safety regulations, employers are obligated to ensure their workplaces are safe. While the focus of that responsibility has largely been on the workplace itself, work practices, safety systems and education, compliance to these regulations extends beyond just the workplace - it encompasses staff attitudes and their propensity to safety. But how do employers ensure the staff they recruit are going to be safe?
Deadline nears on national OHS public comment
22 March, 2011
SafeWork SA is urging the South Australian community to review and comment on the draft work health and safety Regulations and priority Codes of Practice before the opportunity closes early April.
New identity strengthens unified global company
17 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
Scott Health & Safety has announced a new global brand identity and will immediately begin operating under the name Scott Safety.
Federal Safety Commissioner reveals secrets for successful accreditation
17 March, 2011
The Federal Safety Commissioner comments on recent Accreditation Scheme trends.
Child Employment Bill introduced to parliament
16 March, 2011
The SA Government has introduced a Child Employment Bill to Parliament which safeguards the rights of young people under the age of 18.
WorkSafe Victoria announces solid results
16 March, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria has announced good results at its mid-year update, but points out that this does not mean efforts to obtain workplace safety should slacken.
