Industry News
ACT tackles manual handling
WorkCover ACT has officially released the details of its involvement in the Trans-Tasman safety campaign targeting manual handling in manufacturing.
[ + ]Driver fatigue reform approved
Australia’s Transport Ministers have approved a reform which focuses on heavy vehicle driver fatigue.
[ + ]Unguarded machinery an easy issue to fix
Unguarded machines and inadequate procedures are some of the easiest workplace health and safety issues to fix, according to WorkSafe Vic executive director, John Merritt.
[ + ]Disability sector safety grants
New grants for workplace safety in disability sectors have been announced by the NSW government.
[ + ]Emergency services black spot solution
New technology that will eliminate the communication black spots which trouble emergency service officers was launched this week by Telstra.
[ + ]Construction industry targets hearing loss
Key industry groups yesterday agreed to work towards reducing noise-induced hearing loss in construction.
[ + ]457 visa exploitation allegations up 900%
The safety of workers employed under 457 visas has again come under scrutiny after a 900% increase in allegations of exploitation of such workers.
[ + ]Explosives training in SA
SafeWork SA and Cranfield Defence Academy hosted a training course on explosives safety last week for more than 100 delegates.
[ + ]VTHC alarmed over asbestos draft
Unions are urging members to flood WorkSafe Vic with concerns over the state’s draft asbestos regulations, according to the Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC).
[ + ]Company fined again for unprotected edge
A construction company has been fined for the second time for not providing edge protection on a construction site.
[ + ]National Manufacturing Week 2007 'Australian made'
National Manufacturing Week 2007 (NMW) is to be held from 22-25 May at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
[ + ]Alcohol and drugs guideline revision
WorkCover has launched a revised version of the Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace guide.
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