Outstanding workplace safety initiatives developed in Australia have been recognised at the 2008 National Safe Work Australia Awards, presented at Parliament House in Canberra on 28 April.

During the month of April, WorkCover NSW has launched a number of initiatives aimed at educating young workers about workplace safety.

A WorkSafe inspection program of construction sites in Western Australia has revealed some areas of concern, but also some good standards of compliance.

A prohibition notice has been imposed on an offshore oil rig following a recent fire in the platform.

Two companies were recently convicted and fined over an explosion in a Victorian meat processing plant.

New Zealand’s Department of Labour launched a review of the Workplace Health and Safety Strategy, a government plan for action to reduce accidents and illness in the workplace.

An OHS investigation has been instigated on an offshore petroleum facility, following a recent fire on the facility.

The latest Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) meeting shows that substantial progress has been made in the harmonisation of OHS regulations and legislation.

A recent injury to a worker who was cleaning a machine that was in operation at the time sends out a reminder to be vigilant in keeping the workplace safe.

WorkSafe WA is cautioning all businesses to check the identification of anyone visiting their premises or contacting them claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.