Judge condemns company after second worker dies
29 August, 2008
A Victorian County Court Judge has told PaperlinX it had only a "reasonable chance of rehabilitation", after a series of safety failings at its Maryvale Mill in Gippsland led to the death of a worker in 2005.
OHS and workers compensation report released
27 August, 2008
The government has released the Comparative Performance Monitoring (CPM) report on Australia’s OHS and workers compensation outcomes for 2006–07.
Heads of workplace safety meet in Sydney
26 August, 2008
Australian and New Zealand Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) met in Sydney recently to discuss the progress of a range of initiatives to further OHS management across Australian workplaces.
Public comment sought on draft WA safeguarding code
25 August, 2008
The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health and its Mining Industry Advisory Committee are seeking public comment from interested parties on a draft Code of Practice: Safeguarding of machinery and plant.
Unguarded machine severs man's arm
22 August, 2008
A chilling incident in which a man's arm was removed at the shoulder in a machine this week has prompted a WorkSafe Victoria warning that guarding had to be a higher priority for business.
Safety cultures needed to save lives
21 August, 2008
New Zealand business leaders have been urged to show the way in encouraging a safety culture within workplaces, during discussions at the Leaders in Health and Safety Summit held in Wellington this week.
ACT revamps work safety law
21 August, 2008
The ACT government has moved to improve safety at work with the introduction of the Work Safety Bill 2008, replacing the current law which is almost 20 years old.
Safety guidelines for ACT subcontractors
18 August, 2008
The ACT government has launched the Occupational Health Safety and Environment SubbyPack for the ACT Building and Construction Industry.
Infrared thermometer
18 August, 2008
The Extech 42511/42512 dual laser infrared thermometer uses dual lasers to identify the exact measuring spot when they converge to a single spot.
Safety beacons
18 August, 2008
Eflare Corporation has expanded its line of safety beacons with three additional products.
Tower lamps
18 August, 2008
The Gemini-G1 range of tower lamps are stackable LED beacons with applications in machine status indication, machine guarding, factory traffic control and many other areas.
Position controller software
18 August, 2008
The Praxxis Panfold application has been released. This software loads into Praxxis displays and position controllers to provide a complete solution that controls the fold angle on a pan folder or long folder or similar machine.
PT4300 pressure sensor
18 August, 2008
The PT4300 is a media isolated, stainless steel pressure sensor for use in oil and gas, refrigeration, gas compression, test stands and industrial OEM applications.
Fosters receives $1.125m OHS fine
08 August, 2008
Fosters Australia has received a massive $1.125m fine for serious safety failings which led to the death of a worker at its Abbotsford (Melbourne) brewery in April 2006.
NSW increases workers compensation death benefits
30 July, 2008
Premier Morris Iemma recently met with the CFMEU Workplace Tragedy Family Support Group to promote the upcoming changes to the workers compensation death benefits.
