Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Examining Aussie paramedics fighting fatigue
A university study aims to identify strategies to promote resilience to fatigue in Australian paramedics. [ + ]
