Industry News
Safety technologies on show in October
The Safety Show Sydney and Sydney Materials Handling trade shows will have a variety of innovative safety and productivity technologies on display. [ + ]
Injured workers to get back on the job sooner
Minister Greg Pearce has said the NSW workers compensation reform will encourage injured workers to get back to work sooner with financial help. [ + ]
Don’t risk missing Work Safe Week
Work Safe Week will be held from 22 October to 1 November in Melbourne and regional cities around Victoria. [ + ]
Why safe working procedures are so important
Manufacturing workers, especially young workers, can be at risk of serious injury. Tiffany Ward is just one of many who had her whole life turned upside down after a workplace accident at 18. [ + ]
Award finalists announced
WorkSafe Victoria’s 24th annual award finalists have been announced. Thirty-five applicants were chosen out of 286 entries. [ + ]
Will internet security mean we lose our online freedom?
The balance of security and openess online will be discussed at the Australian Internet Governance Forum in Canberra. [ + ]
Vibration at work - what are the risks?
Safe Work Australia has released two fact sheets on the harmful effects of vibration on the body and tips to reduce the risks. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic targets housing construction
WorkSafe Victoria is cracking down on the safety of construction areas and finding that housekeeping procedures are not being followed. [ + ]
Abstract call for T2013 confererence
Abstracts are now invited for the 2013 International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference. [ + ]
Work-life balance still out of reach, according to report
The Australian Work and Life Index survey has revealed that Australians’ work-life outcomes have not improved over the last five years. [ + ]
CCAA EH&S award winners announced
The CCAA Environment, Health and Safety Awards were awarded to Hanson and Boral for their sustainable projects. [ + ]
Grant funds youth self-harm reduction study
The auDA Foundation board has funded 12 projects this year, including one to help reduce youth self-harm. [ + ]
How local governments can reduce drug and alcohol abuse
A DrugInfo seminar, to be held in Melbourne, will discuss the need for local governments to curb the use of excessive alcohol and illicit drug use. [ + ]
Reducing falls in the workplace
WorkCover NSW will hold a free webinar on 27 September to help businesses prevent work-related falls. [ + ]
Optus to send emergency alerts
Optus users will now join Telstra and Vodafone users who have been able to receive emergency location-based text message warnings. [ + ]