Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Closing date extended for Safety Ambassador of the Year Award
The closing date for the Safe Work Australia 2012 award has been moved a week and will now be 1 October. [ + ]
The business of reducing work-related road crashes
The International Conference on Occupational Safety in Transport will be held from 20-21 September on the Gold Coast, Qld. [ + ]
Will the next Safety Ambassador of the Year be you?
Safe Work Australia is looking for the next Safety Ambassador of the Year. The award coincides with the Safe Work Australia Week in October. [ + ]
Remote triggering available for in-shoe analysis system
Tekscan trigger transmitters and receivers allow users to synchronise wireless and data logger recordings with other measurement devices. [ + ]
Information sessions held at Safe Work Week
Safe Work Australia Week will have over 80 information sessions available that will provide ‘how to’ information across a broad range of workplace health and safety topics. [ + ]
National occupational licensing reforms discussed at roundtable
Ai Group has attended a roundtable with government ministers to discuss occupation licensing system reforms. [ + ]
Have your say on mine health and safety
The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has released draft strategic actions for public comment. [ + ]
