WorkSafe ‘toolbox talk’ for local builders in ACT
25 October, 2010A recent joint construction industry and state government initiative was held in the ACT, focused on improving safety in the residential construction sector.
Standards Australia supporting young safety professionals
22 July, 2010Two young professionals from sectors of the safety industry have been selected by Standards Australia to participate in the IEC Young Professionals Workshop in Seattle in October.
Emerging risks and new forms of prevention in a changing world of work
05 May, 2010 by Seiji Machida*The International Labour Organisation’s ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ focuses on emerging risks and new forms of prevention in the ever-changing workplace.
Call for workers compensation funds to be allocated to research
03 May, 2010At the recent Safety in Action conference, leading safety professionals issued a call to the government for more funding for research into OHS issues.
New Australian entity for quality, safety and performance
19 March, 2010Making Australia a safer place is one of the motivations behind a new initiative that will combine the skills and vision of four key standards entities to form the Technical Infrastructure Alliance.
Victorian mining industry promotes safety
11 March, 2010Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively.
Industry standard for painting contractors
26 October, 2009The Master Painters Association in Tasmania has established a voluntary industry code that factors in OHS issues.
Ai Group holds round table on proposed national OHS law
16 October, 2009Ai Group has commenced discussions amongst its employer members to address the draft national OHS legsilation.
Government delivers Safe Work Australia
30 September, 2009The Safe Work Australia Council has formally become Safe Work Australia, following passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through Parliament.
World-first research breakthrough promises safety-critical software
17 August, 2009Australia’s ICT Research Centre, NICTA, has developed a new generation of highly reliable software, destined for deployment in safety and security systems.
Offshore industry urged to focus on safety
04 August, 2009An Australian safety regulator is urging the oil and gas industry to take a strategic approach to safety on offshore facilities.
Loss of health and safety committee a blow to NZ workers
03 August, 2009A decision to disband a government advisory committee in New Zealand will be a major setback for workplace safety, says union.
FPMA welcomes RIS as new member
02 July, 2009Roofsafe Industrial Safety has recently become a member of the Fall Protection Manufacturers Association of Australia.
Safe Work Australia Council inaugural meeting review
16 June, 2009A number of key decisions were made regarding OHS legislation and strategies at the inaugural Safe Work Australia Council meeting recently that will affect businesses and workers across the country.
NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
25 May, 2009Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry.
