European survey shows gaps in dealing with work-related stress
15 June, 2010A recent European workplace health and safety survey shows that there are many concerns over work-related stress, but few companies are in a position to deal with it.
ISO report reveals elevators may save lives in emergencies
04 June, 2010A recent ISO technical report claims that lifts may be viable escape options, contrary to conventional thinking to avoid lifts in such circumstances.
Does human error cause accidents?
03 June, 2010 by Gary Rowe*‘Human error’ is often associated with workplace accidents. But is that really the cause or is it more a case of ‘human action’?
Slips, trips and falls on domestic construction sites costing millions
11 May, 2010WorkSafe Victoria recently launched a new campaign to reduce the number of domestic construction site injuries.
Risk management and reporting: top OHS issues in 2010
10 May, 2010A recent safety survey reveals that risk management and reporting are considered the top issues facing Australian OHS managers for 2010.
Vibration as big an OHS threat as noise, says testing company
14 April, 2010Commenting on a study of human vibration, Noise and Vibration Measurement Systems warns of the serious occupational dangers of vibrations in the workplace.
Europe calls for chemicals to be classified as ‘high concern’
29 March, 2010A call has been issued by the European Chemicals Agency for eight chemicals, that are commonly used in industrial applications and processes, to be classified as hazardous.
Senior safety executives' salaries have tumbled
08 March, 2010The salaries of Australia’s top safety executives fell by an average $59,000 during the last 12 months, a recent survey reveals.
US study identifies health concerns for shift workers
01 December, 2009Chronobiology International has published a 14-year study that shows nightshift workers are at a significantly increased risk of impaired glucose metabolism.
Could ‘zero harm' be killing people?
20 October, 2009Could ‘zero harm’ be killing our people? Yes, says veteran OHS expert Phillip Byard, ahead of his 29 October address to The Safety Conference at the Sydney Showground.
Analysis of new draft Safe Work Act
02 October, 2009The draft model OHS legislation has been released by Safe Work Australia for public consultation, along with draft model regulations.
Federal Safety Commissioner seeks feedback
10 August, 2009The building and costruction industry is being encouraged to provide feedback on OHS matters to the Federal Safety Commissioner.
Offshore health and safety report highlights challenges facing industry
10 July, 2009The inaugural NOPSA OHS performance report highlights a number of safety concerns for the Australian offshore petroleum industry.
WorkSafe head to deliver report card at Safety in Action
17 March, 2005Determined to lead a more transparent WorkSafe Victoria, Executive Director John Merritt promises to bare all in his March 21 keynote address to delegates at the Safety in Action Conference.
Fire engineering now trendy
28 February, 2005Fire safety engineering has helped to create a masterpiece in urban re-generation in the newly opened building known as 'The Refinery' at Cutters Landing in Brisbane.
