Ucrete DP flooring technology
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: BASF Construction Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
Ucrete DP utilises unique heavy-duty polyurethane resin technology that combines extreme floor durability with a non-slip finish.
Fine gives flavouring company a nasty aftertaste
17 August, 2007
The major provider of flavourings to Australia’s food and confectionary industry has been ordered to donate $10,000 after being prosecuted by WorkSafe.
Federal Safety Commissioner urges management to “Set an example”
01 August, 2007
Federal Safety Commissioner Tom Fisher has urged senior managers in the building and construction industry to set an example for their employees and commit to a safety culture on Australian building sites.
Monday morning work really is bad for you
20 July, 2007
A study of 750,000 workers compensation statistics has revealed that 'morningitis' is a real workplace risk
Design your own safety mats
20 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Alsco Pty Limited
FFeatures: captures wet spills, traps dirt and dust and minimises slips and trips
New code of practice for construction industry
13 July, 2007
A new National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work has been announced by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC).
Internal combustion counterbalance forklift range
20 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
The series of one to 3.5 tonne internal combustion counterbalance forklifts provides increased safety and ergonomics, reduced operating costs and greater environmental friendliness. The range includes 23 pneumatic-tyre internal-combustion models from one to three tonnes payload, the petrol/LPG and diesel models with the choice of manual or powershift transmission and a compact model as well.
Government inaction blamed for tragedy at Kerang
08 June, 2007
Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) has condemned government inaction as the reason for the tragic level crossing collision near Kerang earlier this week.
12-year-old allowed to operate forklift
28 May, 2007
SafeWork SA has expressed its frustration and disappointment at the work practices of a developer who was fined after a worker was injured in an incident which saw a 12-year-old driving a forklift.
Workplace safety management
21 May, 2007 | Supplied by: Prime Health Group
Prime Health is offering an integrated approach to workplace health, safety and wellness with its safety management system.
Business slams SA workers comp scheme
16 May, 2007
Business SA is calling for major reform to South Australia’s workers compensation scheme.
Forklift warning for the ACT
15 May, 2007
ACT WorkCover has issued a warning to remind employers, employees and third parties of the dangers surrounding forklifts in response to an incident at a construction site this week where a truck driver sustained serious injury after being struck by a load falling from a forklift.
Students get creative about young worker safety
14 May, 2007
Secondary and tertiary students throughout New South Wales are being encouraged to enter the 2007 Young Workers Poster Competition.
Work-related road safety awareness
08 May, 2007
A New Zealand report on work-related road safety seeks to raise employer awareness of the importance of ensuring employees are safe when driving for work.
Public comments on draft construction code
01 May, 2007
Public comment on the draft of the national code of practice for the Safe Handling of Tilt-up Wall Panels and Concrete Elements in Building Construction has been received and posted on the ASCC website.
