Industry News
New campaign calls for Victorian employer health care
WorkSafe Victoria is promoting free workplace health checks for workers in order to assist them to improve their health.
[ + ]Inspection program targets cleaners in WA
WorkSafe WA is about to begin an inspection program to look at safety standards in the cleaning industry.
[ + ]Right to speak up about safety upheld
A worker’s right to speak up about safety was upheld recently in a Melbourne court in the state’s first discrimination conviction.
[ + ]WorkCover investigating construction site fall in Sydney
WorkCover NSW is investigating an incident at a construction site where a worker was seriously injured after falling five floors off scaffolding.
[ + ]Construction industry safety campaigns in the ACT
WorkSafe ACT is about to launch two construction industry safety campaigns focusing on work safety matters on residential and commercial construction sites.
[ + ]WorkSafe ACT identification scams
Following reports of recent scams in ACT workplaces, WorkSafe ACT has issued a warning to ask for valid credentials from anyone claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.
[ + ]Explosives licences set to expire
WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to businesses and individuals with explosives licences due to expire that they need to apply for a new one.
[ + ]ACT Work Safety Commissioner reappointed
The ACT Work Safety Commissioner has recently been reappointed to the role for a further five years.
[ + ]Gas cylinder recycling program to assist Qld relief fund
CAC Gas has introduced a new recycling program to provide an environmental solution for disposing of all empty non-refillable calibration gas cylinders.
[ + ]Master Electricians Australia welcomes NSW safety switch regulations
An electrical industry association has supported the NSW Government’s recent decision to make safety switches compulsory in all workplaces.
[ + ]Mine safety overhaul picks up pace
The WA government plans to intensify its focus on safety in mines with a recent announcement of 21 new inspectors to be appointed in 2011.
[ + ]WorkCover paralympian program gets safety message to workers
WorkCover NSW is encouraging employers to register for its successful Paralympian Speakers Program in 2011 to promote a proactive approach to safety in the workplace.
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