Industry News
Forklift safety training for inspectors
An informal information session on forklift safety in the workplace was held recently for WorkSafe Victoria’s trainee inspectors. [ + ]
New deputy for NSW Workers Compensation Commission
A new deputy president has been appointed to the NSW Workers Compensation Commission. [ + ]
OHS harmony for eastern states
Australia’s eastern states have joined forces to release a harmonisation initiative designed to streamline OHS issues for businesses operating in more than one state. [ + ]
More national employers move to Comcare
More of Australia’s big employers are moving out of state-based safety and compensation schemes to Comcare, a move which could lead to reduced payouts for injured workers says the ACTU. [ + ]
New facts on FSC
A range of fact sheets relating to the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner were released this week. [ + ]
Unguarded shredder claims limbs
An operator had his legs and an arm amputated after being dragged into a green waste shredder. [ + ]
The right ladder for the job
A hotel company has been fined after a worker fell from a ladder, causing a ruptured spinal disc and partially rupturing another. [ + ]
Electronic alarm rouses truck drivers
A combination of camera and software is going to help protect drivers from the dangerous effects of momentary drowsiness. [ + ]
'Morningitis' a real safety risk
The analysis of more than 20 years of workers compensation statistics has revealed that ‘morningitis’ is a real workplace safety risk. [ + ]
Better incidence reporting to protect workers
New Zealand’s OHS regulator is urging GPs to improve their reporting of work-related diseases and injuries to prevent co-workers from the same conditions. [ + ]
Workplace injury targets fall short
A reduction in workplace fatalities has placed Australian workplaces ahead of the target set in the National OHS Strategy, but progress in workplace injury still falls short of the targeted 40% improvement by 2012. [ + ]
Test and tag deficiency in south-west WA
Some construction sites in south-west WA have been issued with improvement notices for electrical safety issues as local electrical contractors are not providing an adequate testing and tagging service. [ + ]
Tunnelling code of practice for NSW
An industry-developed code of practice for tunnels under construction emphasises the need for cooperation and coordination between all parties involved in tunnelling projects. [ + ]
Rescue simulation at 22 metres
Beaver staff recently simulated a 22-metre high rescue and recovery to demonstrate to an audience of 213 why the use of standards-approved abseil equipment is safer in industrial rescue scenarios. [ + ]
Mining safety under revision
A revision has been announced for two mining industry safety standards, to maintain their currency. [ + ]
