Industry News
Safety alert highlights need for better cyclone response planning
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority warned offshore facilities to have their Cyclone Response Procedures in place following a near catastrophe when a construction vessel was hit by a cyclone recently.
[ + ]Many injured workers believe their employer hinders their recovery
A report prepared for The Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities shows that many injured workers in Australia and New Zealand believe their management don't do enough to get them back to work.
[ + ]Safety program for young workers
WorkSafe WA has launched an updated version of its SmartMove website in an effort to minimise the incidence of workplace injuries of young workers.
[ + ]WorkSafe cracks down on construction
WorkSafe Victoria has commenced a concentrated inspection program on Victoria’s building sites to help eliminate the high incidence of easily preventable injuries.
[ + ]Purple Boot Brigade launches national education campaign
An online education campaign was launched by the ‘The Purple Boot Brigade’ to raise awareness of the Breast Cancer Foundation.
[ + ]Comcare seeks comments on synthetic mineral fibres code
Comcare is inviting comments from industries working with synthetic mineral fibres in response to proposed changes to the OHS code of practice.
[ + ]Workers urged to take care to avoid skin cancer risk
WorkSafe WA issues a timely reminder of the dangers of skin cancer for workers and to use appropriate protection. It also reminds employers of their duty of care to provide adequate protection from the sun for their workers.
[ + ]US study looks at behavioural approach to workplace safety
According to a recent US study, human behaviour is becoming a key aspect in improving safety in the workplace.
[ + ]EnergySafety investigates electrocution fatality
A man was fatally electrocuted while using a portable electric drill that was connected to an electrical circuit that appears to not have been protected by a safety switch.
[ + ]Information on new Work Safety Act
The new ACT Work Safety Act 2008 takes effect July 2009. To assist businesses come to a better understanding of it, the OHS Commissioner's website lists a series of documents providing information on the Act.
[ + ]International guidelines outline safe nanomaterial use in the workplace
A new ISO standard has been released to assist individuals and companies to more safely work with manufactured nanoparticles, which are becoming increasingly common across many industries.
[ + ]National campaign to reduce manual task injuries
Safety regulators will be cooperating in a nationwide campaign to reduce manual handling injuries in select industries.
[ + ]Too many Tasmanian employers know too little about asbestos
A survey conducted with employers in Tasmania revealed many had very little knowledge about the dangers of asbestos or of its potential presence in their workplaces.
[ + ]Exposure to lead affects brain
Tha dangers of long-term exposure to lead have been highlighted in a recent university report, with key concerns over its neurological effects.
[ + ]WA safety inspection program
A WorkSafe safety inspection in regional WA has issued a generally good report about safety in construction, but has revealed some areas of continuing concern that need to be improved.
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