Industry News
New findings on asbestos diseases
New findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer confirms the serious dangers of exposure to asbestos.
[ + ]Garment manufacturer fined over work injury
A leading Australian manufacturer of boots and garments was recently convicted and fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court following an injury suffered by an employee.
[ + ]Out-of-control hose and unsafe work systems threaten contracts
An injury sustained by a worker from an out-of-control, high-pressure hose could have cost a company millions in lost contracts.
[ + ]Australian safety pioneer dies
Pioneering OHS professional Dr Eric Wigglesworth died on the weekend, just days short of calling for systemic change to the profession he helped found.
[ + ]Safety campaign in WA seafood processing industry
A safety inspection campaign will target West Australian seafood processing facilities to address a number of safety aspects.
[ + ]Company convicted and fined for not acting on safety improvement notices
By not actioning three WorkSafe safety improvement notices, a company has incurred a conviction and hefty fine.
[ + ]National Logistics Safety Code released
A new safety code has been launched by the Australian Logistics Council to help improve safety in the transport and logistics industry.
[ + ]Fatality at Waikerie
SafeWork SA is investigating the fatal injury of a man who was operating a car-carrier at Waikerie last Tuesday.
[ + ]Investigation into 13-storey equipment fall
SafeWork SA is investigating an incident that occurred last Monday in Pirie Street, Adelaide, where equipment fell from the 13th storey of a building under construction.
[ + ]Workers compensation statistics released
ASCC has released a report that outlines statistics from workers compensations claims over the 2006–07 fiscal year.
[ + ]Foundry fined $20K over finger injuries
An engineering company was fined $20K over an incident in 2006 where a man's hand was severly injured.
[ + ]Call for entries for 2009 WorkSafe Victoria Awards
WorkSafe Victoria has issued and invitation for entries to be submitted for the 2009 WorkSafe Victoria safety Awards.
[ + ]Bricklaying and masonry safety campaign
A new safety campaign has been established by WorkSafe Victoria to help reduce the number of bricklaying injuries on construction sites.
[ + ]Warning to check condition of work platforms
The poor condition of scaffolding on a construction site caused a man to fall and sustain serious injuries, prompting warnings from the WA Department of Commence.
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