Industry News
Three CEOs go undercover for WorkSafe Victoria
Three Victorian CEOs recently went undercover to better understand safety from workers’ perspectives.
[ + ]Elliotts expands range to include Pyramex Safety Products
Elliotts has announced a partnership with Pyramex Safety Products to distribute its safety products in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
[ + ]New corporate brand release for Elliotts
Elliotts has unveiled its new corporate identity. Anthony Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts believes, “Our new brand reflects who we are, the markets we serve and the innovation that differentiates us in our industry. We have expanded into new markets, created new businesses, partnered with global leaders, acquired new capabilities and implemented new technologies - firstly to ensure we can take care of you with quality safety gear but to also ensure we make it easier to do business with.”
[ + ]Jo Bird wins two major Australian contracts
Jo Bird, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of storage cabinets for fire, safety, lifesaving and emergency equipment, has secured two major contracts in Australia.
[ + ]Large fine for not having workers compensation insurance
Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe has imposed a fine of over $100,000 on a Canberra manufacturer for not having workers compensation coverage for its workers.
[ + ]WorkSafe uncovers nearly 100 safety breaches in Preston
Small businesses in the Melbourne suburb of Preston have been pulled up for 94 workplace health and safety breaches during a five-day campaign by WorkSafe inspectors.
[ + ]Man found guilty of using doctored insurance certificate
A man has been prosecuted by WorkCover NSW for falsifying an insurance certificate of currency for workers compensation.
[ + ]Property developer and director fined after fatal scaffolding fall
A NSW property development company and its director were fined and convicted after a worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site.
[ + ]Report on biological hazards in workplaces
Safe Work Australia has issued a report on the exposure of Australian workers to biological hazards and control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control worker exposure to these hazards.
[ + ]Biomechanical demands in Australian workplaces
A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.
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