Industry News
Businesses warm to OHS
The sudden onset of warmer weather and the conclusion of a campaign into skin cancer in the construction industry have seen WorkSafe Victoria emphasise the obligations businesses have to their outdoor workers.
[ + ]Premiums cut by another 5%
A further 5% reduction in workers compensation premiums for NSW will enable businesses to focus more on workplace safety, according to an Australian industry representative.
[ + ]Forklift safety in the spotlight again
Forklift safety has again become a focus of attention as three convictions over forklift-related injuries are handed down in SA in three weeks.
[ + ]New framework for construction safety
A national workplace safety framework has been launched to reduce injury and fatality rates in the construction industry.
[ + ]Manufacturing no-go for under 15s
A New Zealand manufacturer has been fined $9000 after a 14-year-old boy was injured at its premises.
[ + ]National strategy improves winery safety
A campaign born of cooperation between five Australian states has improved the health and safety of workers at Australia’s wine manufacturers.
[ + ]More research needed on drugs and alcohol at work
A report on a study into drugs and alcohol in the workplace has concluded that there is a lack of evidence on the real effects of drugs and alcohol on workplace safety and that further research is needed.
[ + ]Mentally ill workers an asset
A mental health expert has told businesses to expect 20% of their staff to be affected by illness in any 12-month period.
[ + ]Safety conference for Perth
The theme of the fifth conference for the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention is practical workplace solutions and it will be held in Perth from 14-15 November.
[ + ]Australian HQ for Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation has opened an Australian headquarters in Melbourne to bring its international presence to more than 60 companies worldwide.
[ + ]Steering fault prompts Mitsubishi recall
A recall has been issued for two models of Mitsubishi forklifts due to a fault with the steering cylinder.
[ + ]Safety forum for WA
WorkSafe WA is calling for Registrations to the 2006 Perth Work Safe Forum, which will take place on 25 October.
[ + ]NT’s construction campaign
NT WorkSafe has adopted into regulation the National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC:1016 2005].
[ + ]Free safety assessments in Kimberley
Kimberley businesses can take advantage of a free three-hour on-site visit by an independent WorkSafe WA consultant throughout September.
[ + ]New licensing for asbestos removal
New licensing requirements for the commercial removal of asbestos were announced yesterday by NSW Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca.
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