Tradies National Health Month this August
08 July, 2013The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Steel Blue have declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Tradies are being encouraged to register to be a part of the activities, which will focus on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety, with handy tips and hints tailored to their needs.
Call for safety entries ends soon
08 July, 2013Ansell has become a sponsor of the National Safety Council of Australia’s (NSCA’s) National Safety Awards of Excellence. Nominations close on 14 July.
Legal expert to speak at Hazards Australasia
05 July, 2013An OHS legal expert is speaking at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) inaugural Hazards Australasia conference in Perth.
OHS Invention finalist in the WorkSafe Awards
01 July, 2013The first eight finalists nominated in the WorkSafe Awards - Victoria have been announced. One of the finalists included in this year’s ‘OHS Invention of the Year’ category is a solution that has been designed to address the literacy barriers and communication challenges associated with understanding written procedures in the workplace.
Queensland Safety Show 2013
26 June, 2013The Queensland Safety Show and CleanScene: The National Cleaning & Hygiene Expo last week in Brisbane had some innovative products on display.
Safety in Action now in Darwin
21 June, 2013Safety In Action has announced it will be running a regional show every four years in Darwin. The expansion has been made possible by a strong working community in Darwin, which requires its own safety education event. Informa Exhibitions Australia has also announced some changes to both naming and scheduling of the events.
'Safety on the edge' conference
04 June, 2013'Safety on the edge' is a two-day conference which is being held in three cities: Melbourne (27-28 June), followed by Perth (3-4 July) and Brisbane (8-9 July).
Courageous fallen firefighters remembered
10 May, 2013Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis today paid tribute to the courage and commitment of Western Australia’s firefighters while marking International Firefighters’ Day at a memorial service in Kings Park.
NSW pauses to remember workplace deaths
26 April, 2013On 28 April each year, countries around the world pause to commemorate workers who have died as a result of a workplace incident or occupational disease.
Safety got serious in Melbourne
27 March, 2013For three days, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre was abuzz with safety innovation and insights last week, as experts and vendors at the workplace health and safety trade show dished out serious safety solutions and advice.
Construction safety conference in Canberra
21 March, 2013The ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner, Mark McCabe, has announced that he will be hosting a major conference on work safety in the construction industry in Canberra in June of this year.
OHS Leaders Summit
12 March, 2013Presentations and discussions were focussed on safety thought leadership, insight and innovation at the 2013 OHS Leaders Summit which was held in February.
Getting injured workers back to work
04 March, 2013WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new campaign to help injured workers get back on their feet and back to work.
UN Decade of Action to focus on road safety at T2013
19 February, 2013The UN Decade of Action for Road Safety will be in force in Brisbane this August, as part of the 20th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (T2013).
Ineffective training is creating an “illusion of safety”
18 February, 2013While training is a key component to any safety management system, history would suggest that the reliance on training creates an “illusion of safety”, says Greg Smith, legal practice director at STE Safety & Legal.
