Dandenong business guilty of return-to-work offence
11 March, 2008
Playground equipment manufacturer, Playspace Playground, pleaded guilty to failing to provide an injured employee with his pre injury position as required under Victoria’s workers compensation legislation.
Free service aids return to work
10 March, 2008
Returning to work after injury could become a less arduous process with the launch of an online resource containing up-to-date advice and research on return to work issues.
WorkCover warns of dangers of powerlines when pumping concrete
06 March, 2008
WorkCover NSW recently issued a safety alert to warn of the dangers of powerlines when pumping concrete, following an incident where the operator of a concrete-placing boom received a serious electric shock when the boom came into contact with 22 kV overhead powerlines that crossed over the construction site. The work was being carried out in almost dark conditions in a fogbound area, where the overhead powerlines were unsighted.
Tilt-up national code declared
03 March, 2008
The National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction was declared by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) at the end of February 2008.
Drum-mixing system
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Actisafe
Actidrum is a sturdy, industrial strength product to aid in the mixing of contents in drums of all sizes, safely and efficiently. It can be manufactured to operate in a fixed position or supplied with long-wearing castors to those seeking a mobile version.
Forklift safety system
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Hi-Vis
The Fork-Alert warning system is an electronic early warning system designed for use where forklifts, cranes and other moving equipment are used.
Safety guidance for residential construction
15 February, 2008
The NSW government has launched a series of guides to improve workplace safety in the housing construction industry across three states.
Fine for inadequate forklift training
14 February, 2008
A Gawler fruit and vegetable business was fined $21,500 for breaches of workplace safety laws involving the provision of safe systems of work and keeping written statements on safe work procedures.
SA safety penalties to treble in 2008
04 February, 2008
Corporations face tougher penalties for workplace safety breaches in South Australia from 1 January 2008, under the state government’s Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (Penalties) Amendment Act.
Minister announces terms of reference for Comcare review
31 January, 2008
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, recently announced the terms of reference for a review of Comcare and has invited submissions from interested parties.
Timber mill death Victoria’s third for 2008
23 January, 2008
Victoria’s work-related death toll for 2008 has risen to three in as many weeks with a fatality at a Latrobe Valley timber mill Last Thursday.
Hay-baler alert issued
23 January, 2008
The dangers of using hay-balers have been outlined in the latest Hazard Alert issued by SafeWork SA.
How the 'H' in OHS impacts workplace safety
22 January, 2008 by Paul Stathis, Editor
Safety in the workplace is generally seen as a matter of providing a safety framework of situational risk assessment, mitigation procedures, appropriate physical safety devices and personal protection
Company charged for customer death
22 January, 2008
A South Gippsland mechanic repairs company has been committed to stand trial in the County Court on workplace health and safety charges, after a customer was crushed on their premises.
Trans-Tasman 'Falls prevention in construction' campaign
11 January, 2008
Workplace health and safety regulators across Australia and New Zealand are joining forces to target falls prevention in the construction industry, particularly small and medium-sized projects.
