Online and interactive training
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Absolute Data Group
The S1000D software product suite leverages the benefits of storing and managing all technical data and illustrations as managed objects in a common source database for re-use in maintenance, safety, integrated logistics support and training content.
ACT Work Safety Regulation 2009 exposure draft
05 June, 2009
The ACT government has put out a call to the business community to comment on proposed changes to the state's current OHS Act and regulations.
New regulation to make major hazard facilities safer
05 June, 2009
New fees are being introduced for operators of major hazard facilities in New South Wales in order to minimise the safety risks in these facilities.
Charges laid over fatal failure of swing stage scaffold on Gold Coast
05 June, 2009
Three companies have been charged over the deaths of two construction workers at a Gold Coast high-rise construction site last year.
WorkSafe Victoria premiums for 2009/10
05 June, 2009
A recent announcement from WorkCover Victoria has indicated that the average workcover premium for the forthcoming fiscal year will remain the same as this year.
Tom Phillips appointed Chair of Safe Work Australia Council
05 June, 2009
A new chairperson has been appointed to head the newly formed Safe Work Australia Council, the replacement for the Australian Safety and Compensation Council.
Conviction and fine for not ensuring sub-contractor safety
02 June, 2009
Failing to ensure the safety needs of contractors were addressed has cost a major poultry processor a conviction for OHS law breaches and $100,000.
WA WorkSafe to examine construction safety
02 June, 2009
WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the Mid-West region of Western Australia in June.
Alarming statistics on Queensland building industry risks
02 June, 2009
The Queensland Premier recently announced a new taskforce to tackle health problems in the construction industry following a shocking report that reveals high levels of obesity, smoking and problem drinking among builders.
Free safety information for NSW businesses during June
28 May, 2009
The NSW government has announced a series of training events across the state for the month of June as part of Manual Handling Month.
WA government concerned over national OHS legislation
28 May, 2009
The Western Australian government has raised a number of concerns over the proposed national model OHS legislation at the recent WRMC meeting.
EPA provides funding for regional asbestos disposal
25 May, 2009
The Environment Protection Agency has provided funding towards the establishment of several asbestos collection centres in regional Victoria.
NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
25 May, 2009
Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry.
Construction industry commits to Zero Harm program
25 May, 2009
A new safety program was recently released in Queensland to assist in reducing the incidence of injuries and deaths in the construction industry.
Shocking safety result for Scoresby businesses
25 May, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria has warned Scoresby businesses to improve their health and safety performance after 251 safety issues were identified during a five-day safety campaign.
