Industry News
Boat company fined after worker death
A Somerton boat company has been found guilty and fined $275,000 over the death of a worker in December 2011. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced yesterday by the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Work Australia, Rex Hoy. [ + ]
Building Codes 2013
Australia’s building and construction industry will benefit from greater certainty under a code for Commonwealth-funded building and construction work released 30 January 2013. [ + ]
Safe removal of asbestos from bushfire-damaged properties
WorkSafe is reminding Victorians to take particular care during the clean-up of their properties to avoid potential exposure to asbestos. [ + ]
Examining Aussie paramedics fighting fatigue
A university study aims to identify strategies to promote resilience to fatigue in Australian paramedics. [ + ]
Evo-Crete withstands impact cracks
The technology of Evo-Crete is defying the generally accepted notion that a crack spells the end for the usefulness of a concrete slab. [ + ]
Cleaning jobs linked to asthma risk
A new study has found strong evidence for a link between cleaning jobs and risk of developing asthma. [ + ]
Nominations open for Women in Mining NSW Awards
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Women in Mining NSW Awards. The awards recognise the contributions and achievements of women in the industry as well as the efforts of individuals and companies to encourage and retain female participation in the sector. [ + ]
30 years for Spill Station Australia
Spill Station Australia is celebrating 30 years of providing environmental, health and safety solutions in Australia and around the world. [ + ]
Fatal forklift incident at market
WorkCover NSW is investigating the death of a man in a forklift incident at a market in Sydney. [ + ]
Australian businesses invited to help protect chemicals from terrorists
The Australian Government has found that 96 commonly available chemicals have been identified as being of security concern, therefore a draft code has been developed to encourage businesses to self-assess their individual level of risk and suggests actions to prevent the theft or diversion of chemicals from the workplace. [ + ]
Sitemed receives Arrium Mining contract
Sitemed has won the contract to provide medical and rescue services at Arrium Mining’s South Middleback Ranges mine site. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic Top Tradie Cup 2013
WorkSafe’s Top Tradie Cup is being held from Monday 15 April to inspire tradies to get talking about safety on site while testing their footy knowledge. [ + ]
NHP signs agreement with Cortem Group
NHP will supply Cortem’s hazardous area components after signing an exclusive agreement with the global HAE specialists. [ + ]
Research to reduce error in high-risk environments
A University of Canterbury psychology professor is looking into improving worker performance in potentially dangerous high-risk environments. [ + ]