Industry News
Safety alert on the dangers of working alone
Recent fatalities in Western Australia have highlighted the dangers associated with working alone and the importance of having regular communications with isolated workers.
[ + ]The consequences of not making the workplace safe
The employer and manager of a Victorian company which had two serious safety incidents in 13 months have been ordered to pay fines of $376,000.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]Free safety information for NSW businesses during June
The NSW government has announced a series of training events across the state for the month of June as part of Manual Handling Month.
[ + ]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.
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