Corporates key to reducing Australia’s road toll, says NTC
11 August, 2011The NTC has released a discussion paper titled 'A corporate approach to road safety' which explores how the existing corporate commitment to workplace safety can contribute to achieving Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy targets.
WorkSafe investigates Campbellfield fatality
03 August, 2011WorkSafe Victoria has issued two improvement notices to a timber and building materials company following the death of a truck driver at a Campbellfield worksite.
Pryme Sqwincher Steady Shot energy drink
28 July, 2011 byPryme Australia has launched Sqwincher Steady Shot which claims to give workers an immediate injection of energy, allowing them to be more alert and productive in the workplace.
Two dead in work-related incidents
25 July, 2011The deaths of two men in work-related circumstances and a few 'near misses' have prompted WorkSafe to renew calls of the importance of workplace safety.
Coffs Harbour construction company fined after worker dies
22 July, 2011A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $137,500 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker received fatal head and spinal injuries.
One dead, one in critical condition following workplace incident
19 July, 2011A man has been electrocuted and another is suffering life-threatening injuries after the cherry picker they were working in struck overhead powerlines today.
One in four Victorian workers surveyed found to have high cholesterol
30 June, 2011WorkSafe Victoria is urging workers to talk to their bosses about signing up for the free WorkHealth checks, as latest data from the WorkHealth program shows many are unaware they’re at risk of common, yet preventable, chronic diseases.
Elliotts appoints General Manager
01 June, 2011 byElliotts has appointed Alan Metcalfe as General Manager.
SafeWork SA issues safety reminder as planking incidents increase
24 May, 2011SafeWork SA is reminding employers and employees of their legal obligations relating to workplace safety amidst the current debate on the practice known as ‘planking’.
Four regional workplace deaths in less than a month
12 May, 2011WorkSafe has renewed calls for workplace safety after four deaths in less than a month.
Three CEOs go undercover for WorkSafe Victoria
02 May, 2011Three Victorian CEOs recently went undercover to better understand safety from workers’ perspectives.
Pilz Australia appoints new Safety Services Engineer
11 April, 2011Pilz Australia appoints Serg Ivkovic as Safety Services Engineer.
Predicting who will cause workplace safety incidents
22 March, 2011 by John Richards*Under the existing and soon-to-be-released new workplace health and safety regulations, employers are obligated to ensure their workplaces are safe. While the focus of that responsibility has largely been on the workplace itself, work practices, safety systems and education, compliance to these regulations extends beyond just the workplace - it encompasses staff attitudes and their propensity to safety. But how do employers ensure the staff they recruit are going to be safe?
ACT Work Safety Commissioner reappointed
17 January, 2011The ACT Work Safety Commissioner has recently been reappointed to the role for a further five years.
Keeping holiday work safe and fair for young employees
17 December, 2010Anticipating the influx of thousands of youths into the workplace over the holiday period, SafeWork SA reminds employers of their legal duties for the safety and fair pay of these young people.
