Industry News
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.
[ + ]Forum to address mesothelioma
A new forum has commenced to address the collection of data on past exposure to asbestos of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma.
[ + ]Furniture maker convicted over amputated finger
A recent conviction in Adelaide highlights the need for proper machine guarding and training to prevent young workers experiencing serious workplace injuries.
[ + ]Comcare instigates OHS legal proceedings
Comcare commenced legal proceedings against an Adelaide company for failing to take steps to protect the health and safety of its employees and contractors.
[ + ]New industry safety standards
A new WorkCover NSW initiative will release guidelines on a number of industrial occupations and situations to help reduce injuries through greater safety awareness.
[ + ]Update on Prahran scaffold collapse
WorkSafe Victoria issued three safety improvement notices following a scaffold collapse in in Melbourne and issued a warning to employers to ensure their workplace is safe for both workers and the community.
[ + ]Industrial health survey
A recent Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner survey reveals that diseases caused by slips, trips and falls is the number one health issue for building and construction companies, followed by the effects of alcohol and other drugs.
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