Industry News
Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers
Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company. [ + ]
Safety innovations recognised at CCAA EH&S Awards
Safety and environmental initiatives have been recognised at the 2012 CCAA Queensland Environment, Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]
Fleet management system for ANZ
Trimble Navigation has released a fleet management system for the Australian transport industry. [ + ]
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). [ + ]
Safe Work Australia Week in October
The national Safe Work Australia Week will be held from 21-27 October and will encourage all working Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplaces. [ + ]
The six myths of workplace bullying
Workplace and employment lawyer Josh Bornstein has addressed the need for better laws against workplace bullying at a LegalWise forum. [ + ]
Safety Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
Nominations for the Safety Ambassador of the Year are open. The award is part of National Safe Work Australia Week, held 21-27 October. [ + ]
Melbourne’s fire stations to go green
A Green Star rating tool has been specially developed for Melbourne’s fire stations. [ + ]
Martial arts employees allegedly paid 73 cents an hour
Young trainees from a former Melbourne martial arts and fitness centre were allegedly getting paid between 73 cents and $2.74 an hour. [ + ]
WA public comment sought on national workplace safety laws
The WA State Goverment is seeking public comment on the national workplace safety laws as they apply to the state's workplaces. [ + ]
Paperless office now a pain in the neck, says study
Staff who work endless hours at a computer are reversing OHS improvements made by workplaces, according to the University of Sydney. [ + ]
Pressure of customer expectations affecting truck driver safety
A ‘master-slave’ relationship between trucking companies and retail supply chains is foiling efforts to improve safety in an industry involved in nearly 200 fatal crashes last year, reveals a recent Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study. [ + ]
Mental health workshop for managers
A workshop has been created to provide awareness to senior management about mental health in the workplace. [ + ]
Employee allegedly dismissed after wanting paid sick leave
A Perth panel beating business is being prosecuted for allegedly dismissing a long-term employee to prevent him from taking sick leave after he was diagnosed with cancer. [ + ]
Safety improvement notices issued to domestic construction sites
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors issued almost 60 improvement notices to domestic construction businesses working in Melbourne’s east last week in a bid to reduce the number of workplace injuries. [ + ]
