Industrial health survey
23 February, 2009
A recent Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner survey reveals that diseases caused by slips, trips and falls is the number one health issue for building and construction companies, followed by the effects of alcohol and other drugs.
$30K fine after worker run over by loader
19 February, 2009
Employers are being urged to check that they have traffic control systems in place to keep workers safe from moving vehicles, after the issue was highlighted last Friday in a ruling at the SA Industrial Relations Court.
Builder fined over structural collapse
18 February, 2009
A builder has been fined $20,000 for breaches to the SA OHS Act for injuries sustained by workers on an Adelaide construction site.
WorkSafe and VECCI team up to benefit small business
16 February, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria and VECCI have collectively developed a program to help small businesses keep their workplaces safe.
Gillard's new report: the blueprint for national OHS harmonisation?
16 February, 2009
The recent Workplace Relations Minister’s Council (WRMC) meeting indicates that progress towards the harmonisation of Australia’s OHS laws is being made.
Safety alert highlights need for better cyclone response planning
12 February, 2009
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority warned offshore facilities to have their Cyclone Response Procedures in place following a near catastrophe when a construction vessel was hit by a cyclone recently.
Contracting out of OHS obligations
09 February, 2009 by Andrew Douglas*
Recent court rulings highlight the importance of employers' responsibilities to implement OHS procedures and not just rely on their contractors' safety procedures.
Unions must 'up the ante' on safety, says professor
09 February, 2009
Following a five-year research program into Australia’s OHS inspectorates, a professor is calling on unions to exercise greater influence in the pursuit of better workplace safety.
Many injured workers believe their employer hinders their recovery
06 February, 2009
A report prepared for The Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities shows that many injured workers in Australia and New Zealand believe their management don't do enough to get them back to work.
WorkSafe cracks down on construction
05 February, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria has commenced a concentrated inspection program on Victoria’s building sites to help eliminate the high incidence of easily preventable injuries.
US study looks at behavioural approach to workplace safety
28 January, 2009
According to a recent US study, human behaviour is becoming a key aspect in improving safety in the workplace.
Comcare safety survey
19 January, 2009
Comcare has reviewed its support services for health and safety representatives, identifying a need for training programs to help provide adequate knowledge of the OHS legislation.
National campaign to reduce manual task injuries
19 January, 2009
Safety regulators will be cooperating in a nationwide campaign to reduce manual handling injuries in select industries.
OHS implications of obesity for workplace designers
19 January, 2009
A recent ASCC study on Australian workplace design has revealed the OHS implications of our country's growing obesity problem.
Non-slip floor cleaner
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Grip Guard
Traction Guard Plus is a cleaner/degreaser combined with additives that increase the slip resistance of floor surfaces.
