Industry News
WA government concerned over national OHS legislation
The Western Australian government has raised a number of concerns over the proposed national model OHS legislation at the recent WRMC meeting.
[ + ]EPA provides funding for regional asbestos disposal
The Environment Protection Agency has provided funding towards the establishment of several asbestos collection centres in regional Victoria.
[ + ]Shocking safety result for Scoresby businesses
WorkSafe Victoria has warned Scoresby businesses to improve their health and safety performance after 251 safety issues were identified during a five-day safety campaign.
[ + ]Construction industry commits to Zero Harm program
A new safety program was recently released in Queensland to assist in reducing the incidence of injuries and deaths in the construction industry.
[ + ]World Bank warns of asbestos hazards
The World Bank has issued a guidance note on the treatment of asbestos in new and existing buildings.
[ + ]NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry.
[ + ]Basic safety failing costs crane company $70,000
A failure to ensure simple safety checks had been done have cost a crane company a conviction, $70,000 fine and put future contracts at risk.
[ + ]Online safety tips to help young workers
Young South Australians now have a dedicated website to answer their questions about workplace safety, fair pay and conditions.
[ + ]Safety initiative reduces work injuries in SA
A South Australian government safety initiative has achieved a big improvement in the number of work-related injuries at those businesses with the worst track records for injuries and claims.
[ + ]Employers advised to ensure loads are secure
New Zealand's Department of Labour is warning employers of the dangers of large loads after a worker was injured by a falling load of glass.
[ + ]Fine and compensation over service lift fatality
A company that operated an Adelaide function centre has been fined and ordered to pay compensation to the sons of a man killed by a service lift on its premises.
[ + ]Construction company fined over injury to labour hire worker
A major construction company has been fined and convicted over an injury sustained by a worker on a Townsville construction site.
[ + ]Forklift driver fined over fatal fall
A forklift driver has been fined and ordered to undertake a formal assessment of his competence to operate a forklift following an incident in which a another worker was killed.
[ + ]Meat company fined for safety breaches
A Central Queensland meat processor has been fined $114,000 after two cleaners broke their arms in similar incidents only five months apart.
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