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.
WA has highest electrical fatal injury rate in Australia, says Master Electricians
19 November, 2012Western Australia has the highest electrical injury and fatality rate, according to Master Electricians.
SitFit ergonomic seating program
15 November, 2012The SitFit ergonomic seating program uses an algorithmic formula that has an individual’s specific measurements entered and generates a ‘best fit’ option based on seat and backrest dimensions of the chair.
Sherm web-based risk management software
13 November, 2012Sherm Software is web-based safety, health and environmental risk management software for the Australian market.
Gas cylinder warning issued by WorkCover NSW
31 October, 2012A warning to all businesses using LPG cylinders has been issued after two fires recently occured at Sydney service stations.
WorkSafe Vic targets housing construction
27 September, 2012WorkSafe Victoria is cracking down on the safety of construction areas and finding that housekeeping procedures are not being followed.
Fatigue management for truck fleets
27 September, 2012 by Kylie RhodesNavman Wireless has partnered with Transtech Driven to manufacture a fatigue management solution.
One complaint triggers $350,000 back pay for almost 400 workers
06 August, 2012A single complaint from a service technician in South Australia has resulted in the discovery that almost 400 of the woman’s co-workers had been underpaid more than $354,000.
Fair Work Ombudsman to audit up to 250 specialised food retailers in SA
18 July, 2012The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit up to 250 specialised food retailers in South Australia over the next four months as part of a new education and compliance campaign.
Exair Model 1108SS Atto Super air nozzles
12 June, 2012The Model 1108SS Atto Super air nozzles deliver a focused, forceful blast of airflow. Unlike open pipe and nozzles that haven’t been optimised, none of Exair’s large selection of Super air nozzles can be blocked, meeting OSHA’s standard for dead-end pressure 29 CFR 1910.242(b).
