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The Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme
Construction companies considering undertaking government construction projects as head contractor for federally funded building works valued at $3 million or more may need to be accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.

Top seven tips for effectively managing OHS in your workplace
OHS risks can’t be ignored by any company, regardless of its size. These risks must be addressed as an integral part of every organisation’s business management process.
Tailor-made safety systems
A recent decision of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales serves as a timely warning to employers on generic safe work method statements
Beyond 5S - improving safety with 6S
The 5S system has been instrumental in improving productivity, quality and safety for Australia's manufacturers. Bob Carter from Improvement Tools explains how the new 6S system goes even further in ensuring safety gains
The legislation for 'rogue employers'
On 10 June 2005, the Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Deaths) Bill 2005 (NSW) (Workplace Deaths Bill) completed its passage through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament

Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20
The Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20 is the latest generation of Inspection and Safety Management software.
Mobile safety compliance tool
Mobilising occupational health and safety compliance for field staff is the purpose of the Retriever wireless OHS safety compliance application.
Contractor management system
The Contractor Management System allows those who oversee the compliance of contractors to do so at potentially no cost, effectively lowering project costs, saving time and managing risk in the use of contractors.
Risk management system
Dyadem Stature 4.0 software enables users to make informed production decisions by providing a single platform to identify, measure, mitigate and continuously communicate safety and quality risks, thereby improving SHE compliance.
Safety analysis software
JSAfe is portable software application that helps users to create and manage job safety analyses (JSAs) across a large corporate network or at a single job site.
Risk management solution
The latest version of risk management software RMSS Suite incorporates four modules: Riskmanager, Compliancemanager, Incidentmanager and Claimsmanager.
Online and interactive training
The S1000D software product suite leverages the benefits of storing and managing all technical data and illustrations as managed objects in a common source database for re-use in maintenance, safety, integrated logistics support and training content.
OHS legal compliance resource centre goes online
HelpSafe is an online OHS compliance resource centre that has grown from its beginnings in 2001 by incorporating the recommendations of employers, industry associations, government authorities and OHS professionals over more than 9 years.
EHS audit protocol platform
IAPC Interactive is a compliance assurance and regulatory research tool developed by the International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) to assist with environmental, health and safety (EHS) audit programs.
OHS management system
Tri-Link’s online OHS management system, SafetyPoint, offers an online framework consistent with Australian and international system standards. It provides content specific to Australian OHS legislation by jurisdiction.

Manufacturer prosecuted for insufficient safety information
A Victorian business was convicted and fined $80,000 after it failed to provide safety information about its products to its customers.
WorkSafe WA to examine construction safety in goldfields
WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the goldfields region in Western Australia.
Businesses may be putting employees at risk, says OHS service provider
An OHS and risk management provider has called upon businesses to ensure they adequate address the safety of their employees.
Fatigue roadblock reveals compliance in most cases
A recent roadblock exercise conducted by WorkSafe WA emphasises the need for more improvement in driver fatigue compliance in the road transport industry.
WorkSafe inspection campaign on tilt-up construction
An inspection campaign targeting tilt-up construction across Westen Australia has commenced, looking at safety standards in that industry.
FSC accreditation now online
The process of FSC accreditation of Australian construction projects has been streamlined, with the release of a new web page, designed to handle applications for accreditation.
WorkSafe inspections reveal good OHS practices in WA
A WorkSafe inspection program of construction sites in the Mid-West region of WA has revealed generally good standards in occupational safety and health management.
Construction industry commits to Zero Harm program
A new safety program was recently released in Queensland to assist in reducing the incidence of injuries and deaths in the construction industry.
Safety risks identified in campaign
A safety inspection in one of Melbourne's outer suburbs has yielded considerable cause for concern over many safety issues.
Scrap metal recycler fined over workplace death
An Adelaide scrap metal recycler has been fined $52,000 over the death of a truck driver at its premises in 2006.
Construction safety inspections reveal problems with falls and electricity
A WorkSafe inspection program of construction sites in Western Australia has revealed some areas of concern, but also some good standards of compliance.
Warning to check ID of WorkSafe inspectors
WorkSafe WA is cautioning all businesses to check the identification of anyone visiting their premises or contacting them claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.
Garment manufacturer fined over work injury
A leading Australian manufacturer of boots and garments was recently convicted and fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court following an injury suffered by an employee.
Company convicted and fined for not acting on safety improvement notices
By not actioning three WorkSafe safety improvement notices, a company has incurred a conviction and hefty fine.
Safety campaign in WA seafood processing industry
A safety inspection campaign will target West Australian seafood processing facilities to address a number of safety aspects.
Don't rely solely on manufacturers' safety information
Plant and equipment suppliers must independently verify that the products they supply comply with safety standards, as a recent NSW prosecution illustrates.

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