Industry News
Australian workplaces are safer than ever
Statistics released yesterday by the ASCC suggest that Australian workplaces are becoming safer.
[ + ]Workers ignore back injury prevention
A preventative injury expert says that workers often ignore the help that is offered to them when it comes to protecting their backs.
[ + ]Reducing risks for work with powerlines
A new code of practice for reducing health and safety risks associated with powerlines was released yesterday by NSW Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca.
[ + ]High risk standard for WA
West Australian workers performing identified high risk work will need to be licensed as of 2007.
[ + ]Workplace dangers awareness campaign
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched a state-wide advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers in workplaces.
[ + ]Builders warned to secure sites for the holidays
Builders and construction workers in the ACT have been warned to comply with fencing and security guidelines to keep children off construction sites in the school holidays.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
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