Industry News
AMA hits out proposed changes to sick leave certification
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) president, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, has hit out at plans by the Pharmacy Guild for pharmacists to take over the issuing of sick leave certificates for employees to have time off workm saying the plans confirm the AMA’s warnings to the Federal Government of a major flaw in its Work Choices legislation.
[ + ]Conference on respiratory protection
The International Society of Respiratory Protection (ISRP) has announced open registration for its 13th Biannual International Conference on Respiratory Protection for Health Care Workers, First Responders, and Emerging Hazards to be held in Toronta, Canada.
[ + ]Don't rely solely on manufacturers' safety information
Plant and equipment suppliers must independently verify that the products they supply comply with safety standards, as a recent NSW prosecution illustrates.
[ + ]South Australian company takes top safety award
The South Australian-based Hardy Wine Company has taken top honours at the 2005 Safe Work Australia Awards.
[ + ]Signet sponsors Games hopeful
On the eve of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, national packaging and safety supplier, Signet has renewed its support of Australian sport, by announcing the sponsorship of triathlete, Emma Snowsill.
[ + ]NT students brushing up on OH&S
High school students in the Northern Territory will receive information on OH&S issues before they enter the workforce as part of an iniative by Worksafe NT.
[ + ]Overcoming soft tissue injuries
New guidelines supporting the effective management of soft tissue have been released by WorkCover NSW.
[ + ]Awarding safe work environments
If you’re from Victoria and you’ve put in the hard yards, now reap the rewards of helping others make their workplaces safer.
[ + ]Company fined over young workers' injuries
A NSW Hunter Valley Hunter Valley company and its director have been fined a total of $107,000 following injury to two young workers on their first day of employment.
[ + ]Converting to a national certificate
Conversion to a National Certificate of Competency (NCOC) will mean changes for many workplaces. As of June 30 2006, all pre-96 safety licences will not be recognised.
[ + ]Transport industry urged to review safety standards
The recent death of a worker at Carisbrook in central Victoria has prompted a WorkSafe warning to the transport industry.
[ + ]Worksafe Expo 2006
The 2006 Worksafe Expo is being held at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, New Zealand from 5-6 April.
[ + ]Encouraging a return to work
The ongoing refinement of Tasmania’s workers compensation scheme should make the encouragement of a return to work for injured workers a priority, says Bryan Green, the Minister for Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.
[ + ]Collapse has expensive consequences
Two companies have escaped convictions on health and safety charges but have paid significant penalties after a demolition job went wrong at a Melbourne shopping centre.
[ + ]International concerns over ship worker safety
The global ship-breaking industry is under the spotlight with growing concerns over its safety.
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