Industry News
Safety commitment with council
WorkCover NSW and Shellharbour City Council have signed a safety alliance to improve work health and safety and injury management for Council staff. [ + ]
Skin deep for workers
Terry Houlihan, managing director of workplace products supplier and distributor Pryme Australia, recommends some solutions which may help with occupational contact dermatitis. [ + ]
Investigation report on submerged dozer incident
An investigation report has been published for an incident that involved a dozer driver reversing into water and becoming submerged at a mine site. The report is available as an information and education resource for industry to assist in preventing similar incidents in future. [ + ]
The Safety Show Sydney 2013
The Safety Show Sydney, being held at the Sydney Showground from 3-5 September, will showcase over 150 exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology in safety and free seminars from industry experts, all under one roof.
[ + ]Call for safety entries ends soon
Ansell has become a sponsor of the National Safety Council of Australia’s (NSCA’s) National Safety Awards of Excellence. Nominations close on 14 July. [ + ]
Tradies National Health Month this August
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Steel Blue have declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Tradies are being encouraged to register to be a part of the activities, which will focus on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety, with handy tips and hints tailored to their needs. [ + ]
Legal expert to speak at Hazards Australasia
An OHS legal expert is speaking at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) inaugural Hazards Australasia conference in Perth. [ + ]
Fatigue detection technology company recognised by Harvard
Australian technology company Optalert has received validation for its real-time operator alertness monitoring system by academics from Harvard in the US. [ + ]
Postgrad courses get OHS accreditation
Monash University’s Graduate Diploma and Master in Occupational and Environmental Health has been accredited by The Australian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Education Accreditation Board this week. [ + ]
How much radiation do we get from airport scanners?
Examining X-ray backscatter scanners at LAX airport, an independent task force determines that radiation doses are low, according to a new report by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. [ + ]
Queensland Safety Show 2013
The Queensland Safety Show and CleanScene: The National Cleaning & Hygiene Expo last week in Brisbane had some innovative products on display. [ + ]
Entries for 2013 NSW SafeWork Awards close 19 July
Businesses across New South Wales are invited to showcase their safety achievements by entering the 10th Annual WorkCover NSW SafeWork Awards. [ + ]
WorkCover focusing on sheep and beef cattle farming safety
A plan to make the state’s sheep and beef cattle farms safer has been launched by WorkCover NSW. [ + ]
Safety in Action now in Darwin
Safety In Action has announced it will be running a regional show every four years in Darwin. The expansion has been made possible by a strong working community in Darwin, which requires its own safety education event. Informa Exhibitions Australia has also announced some changes to both naming and scheduling of the events. [ + ]
Woodside COO to deliver Hazards Australasia keynote
Vince Santostefano, the COO of Woodside, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the inaugural iChemE Hazards Australasia conference. He will be joined by Jane Cutler, the CEO of NOPSEMA. [ + ]