Hazardous substances information update
08 July, 2008The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) will be updating the listing of classified hazardous substances on the Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) online database, to reflect recent European regulation changes.
Industrial dust monitor
01 July, 2008The DynOptic Systems DSL-1000 opacity monitor is a dust particle and smoke monitoring system designed for use in industrial applications such as combustion processors, power stations, industrial boilers, furnaces, cement works, tunnels and underground car parks.
How anti-terrorism laws are increasing executive liability
10 June, 2008Changes to the social and political landscape since the 11 September 2001 terrorism attacks have brought far-reaching changes in OHS laws and increased accountability and liability on C-level executives.
Demolition laws streamlined
16 May, 2008NSW Fair Trading Minister Linda Burney has announced that demolition contractors will no longer be required to hold a Fair Trading licence.
Killjoys put lives at risk
29 April, 2008Lives are being put at risk by ‘jobsworths and killjoys’ who hide behind health and safety legislation, according to Dr David Brown, chief executive at the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
WorkCover to target wine industry safety
04 April, 2008Industrial Relations Minister John Della Bosca recently announced a new WorkCover safety campaign targeting the NSW wine industry.
Explosives transportation draft code out for public comment
03 April, 2008The Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators (AFER) recently released a draft of the Australian Code for ‘Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, Third Edition’ (Australian Explosives Code) for public comment.
NSW shuts out specialised workers compensation insurers
26 March, 2008The NSW government has announced that the state’s workers compensation system is now closed to any specialised workers compensation insurers.
Fast extraction system slashes cleaning duties for powder coater
06 March, 2008A powder coating facility on the Gold Coast has completely upgraded its dust handling system to optimise occupational health and safety standards for employees, plus gain a system that is largely self-cleaning
Pipe fittings
21 February, 2008Philmac has released a range of pipe fittings with improved durability and unique safety features, specifically for the mining industry.
New asbestos regulations
11 January, 2008WorkCover NSW issued a reminder that as of 1 January 2008, the threshold for the removal, repair and disturbance of bonded asbestos has been reduced to 10 m².
'Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities' goes online
18 December, 2007The Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) chair, John Watson, today announced the launch of a website for the national body at www.hwsa.org.au.
Remembering Bernie Banton
05 December, 2007A state funeral held today has honoured Bernie Banton, the face of anti-asbestos campaigns across Australia, after his death last Tuesday.
Industry expert receives QTA Safety Award
30 November, 2007Peter Thompson from Kagan Logistics has received the 2007 Queensland Trucking Association Industry Safety Award, presented by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA).
Contractor’s guilt no mitigation for employer’s culpability
29 November, 2007A NSW company has been fined $130,000 for risks taken by one of their contractors.
