Guidance on the safety of some nanomaterials
02 April, 2013Safe Work Australia Chair Ann Sherry AO has released two research reports examining nanotechnology work health and safety issues.
Keeping young workers safe
02 April, 2013Data released by Safe Work Australia in March has revealed a fifth of all work-related injuries experienced by Australian workers were incurred by workers aged 25 years and under.
Farmers register chemicals for collection
28 March, 2013Almost 40,000 L of obsolete agvet chemical have already been registered by farmers, rural businesses, golf courses and other ag chemical users for this year’s ChemClear collection in Queensland.
Weidmuller WAN/LAN industrial ethernet security router
25 March, 2013Weidmuller has created a gigabit WAN/LAN industrial ethernet router that delivers comprehensive security features.
Australian businesses are failing at first aid
13 March, 2013St John Ambulance Australia research reveals millions of employees could be at risk due to a lack of first aid awareness.
Man dies after fall from crane
18 February, 2013A man has died after a fall from a crane at a construction site in Melbourne’s CBD.
Businesses to report contractor payments to ATO
12 February, 2013Businesses in the building and construction industry have to report to the Australian Taxation Office the total amount they have paid contractors each year.
Roof fall leads to call for better strata monitoring at mine sites
12 February, 2013Operators of coal mines should review their risk and controls for strata management after a roof fall occurred recently.
Hands-free laws not enough to curb distracted driving
05 February, 2013Compliance with hands-free laws is insufficient for reducing distraction-related accidents among employees, according to safety firm BST.
Packaging company fined for third breach of OHSW laws
09 January, 2013Amcor Packaging has been fined $96,000 plus legal fees after a third offence in South Australia involving unsafe work practices.
WorkSafe warns builders to lock up their sites
21 December, 2012Builders should ensure their sites are well secured before shutting down over Christmas, according to WorkSafe Vic.
Leadership for contractor management
19 December, 2012 by Angus Macinnis, Special Counsel, Occupational Health, Safety and Security Group, Norton Rose AustraliaBy now, all principals should be aware of the requirement in section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for parties with concurrent safety duties to consult, cooperate, and coordinate activities. How does that obligation affect what it means to be a leader when it comes to the safety aspects of contractor management?
One injured every 18 minutes
10 December, 2012According to WorkSafe Vic, one worker is injured every 18 minutes at workplaces around the state.
Task force to target glass industry
03 December, 2012A WorkCover NSW task force will commence visits to glass manufacturing businesses in an effort to improve safety in the industry.
Workers reminded to renew high-risk work licences
22 November, 2012Workers qualified to operate high-risk plant and equipment are being asked by WorkCover NSW to review and possibly renew their licences.
