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Article (1)
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Emerging risks and new forms of prevention in a changing world of work
The International Labour Organisation’s ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ focuses on emerging risks and new forms of prevention in the ever-changing workplace.
Feature (1)
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Safe Work Australia Council inaugural meeting review
A number of key decisions were made regarding OHS legislation and strategies at the inaugural Safe Work Australia Council meeting recently that will affect businesses and workers across the country.
News (13)
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Standards Australia supporting young safety professionals
Two young professionals from sectors of the safety industry have been selected by Standards Australia to participate in the IEC Young Professionals Workshop in Seattle in October. -
Call for workers compensation funds to be allocated to research
At the recent Safety in Action conference, leading safety professionals issued a call to the government for more funding for research into OHS issues. -
New Australian entity for quality, safety and performance
Making Australia a safer place is one of the motivations behind a new initiative that will combine the skills and vision of four key standards entities to form the Technical Infrastructure Alliance. -
Victorian mining industry promotes safety
Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively. -
Industry standard for painting contractors
The Master Painters Association in Tasmania has established a voluntary industry code that factors in OHS issues. -
Ai Group holds round table on proposed national OHS law
Ai Group has commenced discussions amongst its employer members to address the draft national OHS legsilation. -
Government delivers Safe Work Australia
The Safe Work Australia Council has formally become Safe Work Australia, following passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through Parliament. -
World-first research breakthrough promises safety-critical software
Australia’s ICT Research Centre, NICTA, has developed a new generation of highly reliable software, destined for deployment in safety and security systems. -
Offshore industry urged to focus on safety
An Australian safety regulator is urging the oil and gas industry to take a strategic approach to safety on offshore facilities. -
Loss of health and safety committee a blow to NZ workers
A decision to disband a government advisory committee in New Zealand will be a major setback for workplace safety, says union. -
FPMA welcomes RIS as new member
Roofsafe Industrial Safety has recently become a member of the Fall Protection Manufacturers Association of Australia. -
NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry. -
ACT appoints OHS Council
Minister for Industrial Relations Andrew Barr has announced the appointment of a new Occupational Health and Safety Council.
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