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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
