Mine safety overhaul picks up pace
13 January, 2011
The WA government plans to intensify its focus on safety in mines with a recent announcement of 21 new inspectors to be appointed in 2011.
WorkCover paralympian program gets safety message to workers
11 January, 2011
WorkCover NSW is encouraging employers to register for its successful Paralympian Speakers Program in 2011 to promote a proactive approach to safety in the workplace.
Improved monitoring for ACT construction projects
07 January, 2011
Following the collapse of a bridge in the ACT in 2010, the ACT Government has put in place more rigorous monitoring of the construction of structures.
Report reveals 40 as the most dangerous age for Australians
07 January, 2011
A recent report prepared by the insurance company Suncorp Life reveals that 40-year-old Australians are the highest-risk age group for accidental death.
New WorkSafe public awareness campaign
06 January, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria has released a new advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness of the need for a more proactive attitude to workplace safety.
Grants available for workplace safety initiatives
06 January, 2011
The South Australian Government has recently announced the availability of grants to fund workplace safety initiatives.
Convictions for intimidating WorkSafe inspectors
23 December, 2010
Two men were recently convicted and received suspended prison sentences for assaulting, threatening and intimidating WorkSafe inspectors.
One million man-hours LTI free at O’Donnell Griffin WA
17 December, 2010
O’Donnell Griffin’s Western Australian operations recently chalked up a safety milestone of one million man-hours free of lost time injuries.
ABS reports work-related injury or illness down and men still at most risk
17 December, 2010
A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that the number of work-related injuries and illnesses is down compared with previous years, and that men are still most at risk.
Asbestos Innovation Fund launched
17 December, 2010
People suffering from asbestos-related diseases will benefit from a new government fund recently announced by the Minister of Jobs and Workplace Relations.
Keeping holiday work safe and fair for young employees
17 December, 2010
Anticipating the influx of thousands of youths into the workplace over the holiday period, SafeWork SA reminds employers of their legal duties for the safety and fair pay of these young people.
MSA acquires General Monitors
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty Ltd
MSA has strengthened its global presence in oil, gas and petrochemical market through the acquisition of gas- and flame-detection company General Monitors.
Holiday mindset at work could be fatal
15 December, 2010
SafeWork SA has cautioned workers about the dangers of a ‘holiday mindset’ at this time of the year.
Safe Work Australia progresses model work health and safety legislation
14 December, 2010
At the recent sixth meeting of Safe Work Australia Members, progress was made on a number of safety legislative and regulatory matters, including the Model Act.
Wormald confined space entry training
08 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Wormald
As a registered training organisation, Wormald offers a two-day confined space entry training course that equips authorised employees with the knowledge and skills to safely enter and operate in confined spaces, avoiding exposure to hazardous substances, flammable or explosive conditions and addressing other safety or health issues.
