Senate supports Greens call for new OHS laws to set high standards
29 March, 2010
A motion by the Australian Greens calling on the government to ensure there is no reduction in OHS standards, in implementing their new laws, has been backed by the Senate recently.
Europe calls for chemicals to be classified as ‘high concern’
29 March, 2010
A call has been issued by the European Chemicals Agency for eight chemicals, that are commonly used in industrial applications and processes, to be classified as hazardous.
University receives US$500,000 for construction fatality research
29 March, 2010
RMIT University, located in Melbourne, has received a significant grant from the US safety regulator NIOSH to conduct research into construction-site safety.
WorkSafe inspector attacked
29 March, 2010
A WorkSafe Victoria inspector was recently attacked while attempting to caution a person riding dangerously on a rubbish collection vehicle.
New Australian entity for quality, safety and performance
19 March, 2010
Making Australia a safer place is one of the motivations behind a new initiative that will combine the skills and vision of four key standards entities to form the Technical Infrastructure Alliance.
Vocam Safety-TV online training
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Vocam Pty Ltd
The Vocam Safety-TV incorporates over 25 safety channels and is regularly updated, with selected titles available in French, German, Spanish, Hispanic, Mandarin, Malay and Cantonese. The online safety training and human resources library includes over 600 online training videos and e-learning courses.
Victorian mining industry promotes safety
11 March, 2010
Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively.
The 2010 WorkSafe Victoria Awards open soon
11 March, 2010
WorkSafe is encouraging workplace safety professionals to register for this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards, which open in April.
Abigroup opens multipurpose construction training facility
09 March, 2010
Mobile heavy machinery simulators that use world-first technology have been deployed in Abigroup’s new $6 million multipurpose construction training facility in the Gold Coast, recently opened by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh.
Senior safety executives' salaries have tumbled
08 March, 2010
The salaries of Australia’s top safety executives fell by an average $59,000 during the last 12 months, a recent survey reveals.
Kirk’s new Enterprise - The High Court reigns in OHS regulators
05 March, 2010 by Andrew Douglas*
The implications of the recent High Court ruling in the Kirk case have far-reaching effects on the powers of OHS regulators.
WorkSafe Victoria weathers financial storm
04 March, 2010
The recently released WorkSafe Victoria financial report shows that the organisation has dramatically improved its financial position after the GFC.
Supervision blitz on construction sites
23 February, 2010
WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision.
High Court decision means fundamental changes to OHS prosecutions in NSW
17 February, 2010 by Stephen Nettleton*
A recent High Court decision is likely to fundamentally change the investigation and prosecution of alleged safety breaches in NSW.
Consultation opens on mine safety reform in SA
15 February, 2010
SafeWork SA has released a discussion paper and will be seeking the views of all interested parties in the mining sector.
