Industry News
Ineffective training is creating an “illusion of safety”
While training is a key component to any safety management system, history would suggest that the reliance on training creates an “illusion of safety”, says Greg Smith, legal practice director at STE Safety & Legal. [ + ]
Science Academy welcomes hazard research funding
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government of funding for bushfire and natural hazard research, through the Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). [ + ]
FWO to take part in O-Week
Students are being encouraged to take advantage of O-Week to find out about their workplace rights, with Fair Work Ombudsman representatives attending university orientation weeks around the country. [ + ]
Create full chemical safety reports with plug-in
The European Chemicals Agency has launched a version of the IUCLID chemical safety report (CSR) plug-in. [ + ]
Safety in the spotlight at NMW 2013
National Manufacturing Week, being held 7-10 May in Melbourne, will have a strong safety focus, following the release of the federal government’s Health & Safety Strategy 2012-2022. [ + ]
Device helps employees make the choice to drink or drive
The Draeger Interlock XT device helps keep drivers safe as it will not let the car start if the driver is over the limit. [ + ]
Businesses to report contractor payments to ATO
Businesses in the building and construction industry have to report to the Australian Taxation Office the total amount they have paid contractors each year. [ + ]
Proposed approach for workplace bullying raises questions
“Today’s announcement that the Australian Government will give the Fair Work Commission (FWC) the power to deal with complaints about workplace bullying is likely to cause more problems than it solves. Bullying is a serious issue, but it is a work health and safety issue and should not be mixed up with industrial relations,” Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said today. [ + ]
Roof fall leads to call for better strata monitoring at mine sites
Operators of coal mines should review their risk and controls for strata management after a roof fall occurred recently. [ + ]
La Trobe University gains OHS accreditation
La Trobe becomes the second university in Australia to meet the exacting standards for accreditation set by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board. [ + ]
Working in the heat safety campaign
WorkCover NSW has launched an awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of working in the heat during summer. [ + ]
Legal expert to speak on workplace accidents
Gerard Forlin will deliver a keynote presentation at the Australasian Oil & Gas Conference (AOG) in Perth. [ + ]
Hands-free laws not enough to curb distracted driving
Compliance with hands-free laws is insufficient for reducing distraction-related accidents among employees, according to safety firm BST. [ + ]
Tackling fishers’ health
Fishing communities in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia will play a vital role in a project aiming to help fishers stay healthy and handle stress. [ + ]
WorkCover issues safety plea after worker injured by exploding drum
After a 41-year-old worker was injured after the drum he was cutting exploded, WorkCover NSW issued a warning about working with drums that may contain flammable liquids or other hazardous material. [ + ]