Industry News
Federal safety commissioner steps down
Federal safety commissioner Tom Fisher will step down from his position tomorrow, 3 July 2008.
[ + ]Two weeks left to influence OHS legislation
There are less than two weeks left to make written submissions to the National Review into Model OHS Laws.
[ + ]Warning for unlicensed electrical wiring
The Electrical Trade Union has expressed concern over the way soft wiring is being performed by workers not holding electrician’s licenses.
[ + ]Safe Work Award nominations now open
Industrial Relations Minister Michael Wright has opened nominations for South Australia’s Safe Work Awards to recognise outstanding achievements in OHS.
[ + ]Australian hearing technology wins SVASE award
Australian hearing technology leader Sensear has been named one of the world’s most promising new companies at Launch: Silicon Valley 2008, held by The Silicon Valley Association of Start-up Entrepreneurs (SVASE) and hosted by Microsoft at their Silicon Valley campus in California.
[ + ]Safety alert for scaffolding
WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to the construction industry to follow adequate safety precautions when working with scaffolding.
[ + ]Two fatal falls in June
WorkSafe Victoria has called on employers and workers to maximise fall prevention safety after the deaths of two men in June.
[ + ]Revamping burning cost premiums
WorkCover NSW is asking for feedback on the introduction of a more responsive burning cost premium model that offers large employers a basic tariff premium of more than $1 million.
[ + ]Toolbox talks for tradies
WorkCover NSW and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have organised a series of Toolbox Talks to be held throughout 2008.
[ + ]Company guilty after Chinese workers hurt
A Campbellfield company has pleaded guilty to seven workplace health and safety charges after two Chinese workers in Australia on section 457 visas suffered serious injuries in 2006.
[ + ]Safe design CoP launched
A new code of practice on the safe design of buildings and other structures was launched at Subiaco Arts Centre (WA) recently.
[ + ]Victorian builders failing height safety
A campaign targeting fall prevention in the Victorian construction industry has found greater efforts are needed to reduce the high rate of fatalities and serious injuries.
[ + ]NOPSA investigates Varanus gas rupture
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) has sent two inspectors to Varanus Island, off the Northwest Shelf, to investigate a major gas pipeline rupture and subsequent fire.
[ + ]NT updates workplace safety framework
Northern Territory businesses now need to consider whether they comply with two new legislations due to commence this year: the Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
[ + ]SA focus on small business safety
Small business will be the focus of the next phase of South Australia’s key workplace safety program.
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