Industry News
Launch of new Victorian structural steel safety standard
WorkSafe Victoria has recently released a new standard on the safe erection of structural steel for buildings.
[ + ]SA sawmill fined over worker's head injury
A South Australian company has been convicted and fined $36,000 over a serious head injury sustained by one of its workers from an unguarded machine.
[ + ]Court penalty highlights fall dangers
A South Australian construction company has been convicted and fined $14,875 for failing to provide a safe workplace at a construction site, where a worker fell through a gap in a work platform, sustaining severe injuries.
[ + ]Safety initiative for labour-hire market
A labour-hire company has taken the initiative to promote workplace safety amongst all of its candidates.
[ + ]Workplace first-aid training campaign
St John Ambulance is undertaking a Victoria-wide workplace first-aid training and awareness program.
[ + ]Campaign to improve scaffolding safety
The safety of scaffolding in the construction industry will receive attention from South Australian workplace safety inspectors as part of a national campaign.
[ + ]FSC accreditation now online
The process of FSC accreditation of Australian construction projects has been streamlined, with the release of a new web page, designed to handle applications for accreditation.
[ + ]National Code of Practice revised for building and construction industry
The Australian government has revised the Code of Conduct for the building and construction industry, in line with the Fair Work Act 2009.
[ + ]Warning about spraying paints and lacquers in woodworking
A new document released by WorkSafe provides helpful safety guidelines for spray painters in the furniture industry.
[ + ]Workplace safety memorial opened in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park was opened in Launceston recently to act as a reminder of the importance of safety in the workplace.
[ + ]Transport medical standards review to ensure best practice
The National Transport Commission is seeking public comment to assist with a review of transport medical standards for drivers and rail safety workers.
[ + ]Tennant to expand its direct business into NZ
Tennant is about to bypass its previous New Zealand distribution structure and service the NZ market direct.
[ + ]Compensation reform responses mask the human face of return to work
A return-to-work agency suggests that the proposed reforms to Victoria's Accident Compensation Act represents an opportunity to improve OHS outcomes, in spite of generally negative industry reaction.
[ + ]Queensland OHS regulation amendments
Changes to the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 became effective from 1 July.
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