Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Fatal forklift incident at market
WorkCover NSW is investigating the death of a man in a forklift incident at a market in Sydney. [ + ]
