The path to a safety culture
01 July, 2010 by Gary Rowe*I find it interesting that many executives that I’ve met over the years say “I want a strong safety culture in my organisation”, but when I enquire about their goal, most can’t explain what safety culture is, and even fewer know how to achieve it.
The path to a safety culture
01 July, 2010I find it interesting that many executives that I’ve met over the years say “I want a strong safety culture in my organisation”, but when I enquire about their goal, most can’t explain what safety culture is, and even fewer know how to achieve it.
Conviction for director who risked workers’ lives
16 June, 2010A Victorian-based construction company director who continued to expose workers to obvious safety risks, despite warnings from WorkSafe, has been convicted and fined.
CCM Capable OHS&E training management and compliance platform
21 May, 2010 byThe OHS&E training management and compliance platform - Capable - has been updated in response to the imminent National Health and Safety Code.
Greencap Cm3 online contractor OHS prequalification system
17 May, 2010Cm3 is an online contractor OHS prequalification system to pre-qualify and select contractors, enabling organisations to comply with legislation that demands they confirm contractors’ OHS capabilities to conduct their work safely.
TouchStar Responder and TS Guardian mobility suite
13 May, 2010 byThe Responder mobile software application and TS Guardian, its enterprise counterpart, comprise a suite designed for operational command and control centres providing emergency, security or safety services. The system is claimed to allow more effectively tracking and managing of mobile field assets in response to alert and alarm conditions being serviced. It also gives after-action analysis and reporting to guide and assist future planning decisions.
NSW mining industry to build OHS champions for safer and healthier mines
05 May, 2010The NSW minerals industry took another step towards a world-leading health and safety culture with plans for building ‘OHS champions’ at every level of the industry.
Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20
28 January, 2010 byThe Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20 is the latest generation of Inspection and Safety Management software.
Top seven tips for effectively managing OHS in your workplace
28 January, 2010 by Nicole Albert*OHS risks can’t be ignored by any company, regardless of its size. These risks must be addressed as an integral part of every organisation’s business management process.
Manufacturer prosecuted for insufficient safety information
28 January, 2010A Victorian business was convicted and fined $80,000 after it failed to provide safety information about its products to its customers.
The Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme
01 December, 2009Construction companies considering undertaking government construction projects as head contractor for federally funded building works valued at $3 million or more may need to be accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.
Businesses may be putting employees at risk, says OHS service provider
15 October, 2009An OHS and risk management provider has called upon businesses to ensure they adequate address the safety of their employees.
WorkSafe WA to examine construction safety in goldfields
15 October, 2009WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the goldfields region in Western Australia.
WorkSafe inspection campaign on tilt-up construction
06 October, 2009An inspection campaign targeting tilt-up construction across Westen Australia has commenced, looking at safety standards in that industry.
Fatigue roadblock reveals compliance in most cases
06 October, 2009A recent roadblock exercise conducted by WorkSafe WA emphasises the need for more improvement in driver fatigue compliance in the road transport industry.
