National resource industry employer group the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Senate to reject the Fair Work Australia president’s proposal to appoint two new vice presidents to statutory roles on the tribunal. [ + ]

WorkCover NSW is warning workers to take precautions during the coming week with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicting hot weather conditions in NSW. [ + ]

Workplace drug testing has just become easier for safety-sensitive industries, according to Medvet, Australia’s leading supplier of drug and alcohol screening programs. Its Medvet Oral7 has recently been independently certified as an oral fluid testing device in Australia. [ + ]

A WorkCover NSW task force will commence visits to glass manufacturing businesses in an effort to improve safety in the industry. [ + ]

Elliotts has recently invested in more staff and machinery in both its Brisbane and Fiji facilities and has added to existing manufacturing and design capabilities to provide customised safety apparel, made to suit each worksite and its individual requirements. [ + ]

Three Bills passed Senate on fair work and entitlements: the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012, the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 and the Fair Work Amendments (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012. [ + ]

Vodaphone’s DriveSafe has been launched in NZ to stop drivers from looking at their phones and texting. [ + ]

UC researchers are investigating the size of sentencing fines in the cases against employers of injured or killed workers. [ + ]

Two free workshops will be held by NSW Trade & Investment, with one focusing on coal and the other on metalliferous mining. [ + ]

Tecpro Australia and the University of Wollongong won the Australian Bulk Handling Review Award for Dust Control, Technology, Application or Practice. [ + ]

beyondblue has welcomed the release of a parliamentary report into workplace bullying in Australia. [ + ]

Plant registration and licensing requirements in the NSW mining industry have been explained on a new website. [ + ]

Yokogawa Australia has won a contract to supply integrated control and safety systems for the Wheatstone Project in WA. [ + ]

Workers qualified to operate high-risk plant and equipment are being asked by WorkCover NSW to review and possibly renew their licences. [ + ]

Western Australia has the highest electrical injury and fatality rate, according to Master Electricians. [ + ]