Business

10,000 steps to a healthy workplace

14 January, 2013

The 10,000 Steps program is challenging workplaces to increase their fitness by participating in the 10,000 Steps Workplace Challenge.


Reminder to remain vigilant when returning to work

14 January, 2013

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to all workplaces to keep safety a high priority when returning to work after the festive season.


Safety in Action heads to Melbourne in March

10 January, 2013

Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne.


Global quad bike safety experts meet in Sydney

10 January, 2013

Leading experts in quad bike safety will meet in Sydney this week to receive an update on the $1 million quad bike crash performance research, testing and design project undertaken by HWSA.


Sham contracting far from endemic, according to Master Builders Australia

10 January, 2013

Research has shown that only a relatively small percentage of building workers are potentially misclassified as contractors, says Master Builders Australia’s CEO.


Packaging company fined for third breach of OHSW laws

09 January, 2013

Amcor Packaging has been fined $96,000 plus legal fees after a third offence in South Australia involving unsafe work practices.


Are you suffering from the ‘back-to-work blues’?

09 January, 2013

Are you finding it a bit difficult to cope without your afternoon nap or stroll along the beach?


Work dangers rise with temperatures

09 January, 2013

As temperatures rise above 40°C this summer, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.


Guard machinery advanced courses available

21 December, 2012

The machineSafe advanced courses have been updated to incorporate some of requirements of new codes of practice.


WorkSafe warns builders to lock up their sites

21 December, 2012

Builders should ensure their sites are well secured before shutting down over Christmas, according to WorkSafe Vic.


Revised ISO toy safety standard released

19 December, 2012

The improved ISO 8124-1:2012, Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, has been released just in time for Christmas.


Leadership for contractor management

19 December, 2012 by Angus Macinnis, Special Counsel, Occupational Health, Safety and Security Group, Norton Rose Australia

By now, all principals should be aware of the requirement in section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for parties with concurrent safety duties to consult, cooperate, and coordinate activities. How does that obligation affect what it means to be a leader when it comes to the safety aspects of contractor management?


Tree company fined after worker left hanging

18 December, 2012

A tree lopping company was convicted and fined $15,000 following an incident in which an employee was knocked unconscious and left hanging from a tree.


Programs to reduce workplace stress

17 December, 2012

Three online e-learning programs to help workers and employers understand and deal with workplace depression and anxiety have been launched by beyondblue.


SBS mining series to be released

13 December, 2012

Dirty Business: How Mining Made Australia explores how this industry has shaped Australia in unexpected and extraordinary ways and how it has influenced the nation.


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