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[ + ]Terrorism education aimed at process and control professionals
A workshop for those who manage, own and build IT networks, facilities and infrastructure is being run to provide them with comprehensive information on the threats posed by terrorism.
[ + ]Kiwis hold safety forum for recruiters
The recruitment industry is one of New Zealand's largest employers. Aside from those working in the industry, every day thousands of workers who go to offices, schools, hospitals, factories and construction sites are temporary workers or contractors provided by recruitmentcompanies.
[ + ]The Safety Show, off to flying start
The inaugural Safety Show, Sydney 2003, featuring a workplace safety trade show and conference, is off to a strong start with the support of WorkCover NSW which has come in as the principal sponsor.
[ + ]Sales partnership
The SMARTsafe Group has awarded exclusive Sales Partnership Contracts to sell their range of 'simple software and systems solutions for SEQ training and management' in the states of WA, Vic and SA.
[ + ]Technology helps emergency services stop traffic
In a first for Victoria, emergency services are undertaking a six month trial of advanced technology that will ensure they reach emergency situations faster than ever before.
[ + ]Making chemical plants safer
Manufacturers will be getting a helping hand to make their chemical processing plants safer and more effective, thanks to new technology pioneered by a university spin-out company.
[ + ]Fire company passes SSL tests
One of the world's leading providers of fire protection solutions, Wormald, has become the first company to attain a Scientific Service Laboratory (SSL) approval listing for its heavy vehicle fire suppression systems.
[ + ]Workplace trauma alert
Employers are being warned not to be complacent about the potential for compensation claims from staff suffering psychological damage at work.
[ + ]Lead paint warning
If you've ever laboured with paint removers, brushes, scrapers, sanders and paint burning equipment, you'll know just how tedious and time-consuming it can be to remove layer upon layer of old paint.
[ + ]Steelmaker fined $120,000
BHP Steel has been fined a total of $120,000 after two employees were overcome by ozone gas at its Port Kembla Steelworks three years ago.
[ + ]Retailer convicted and fined after forklift fall
One of Australia's biggest retailers has been fined $20,000 after a forklift fell from the back of a truck into the well of a loading dock in March last year.
[ + ]Magistrate gets tough on dangerous work
A Geelong magistrate has told a business operator he could have gone to jail if an employee had fallen from the roof on which he was working.
[ + ]Sak power award
Before a gathering of 450 of their engineering peers, the Trans-Tasman Siemens Prize for Innovation was awarded to a duo from the University of Auckland on June 6.
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