Safe Work Australia releases a revised code of practice on construction, and guides to workplace bullying and fatigue
28 November, 2013Safe Work Australia has released a revised model code of practice on construction work and guidance on workplace bullying and fatigue.
Simplify national truck law to improve safety and compliance
25 November, 2013The National Transport Commission (NTC) should work on simplifying the heavy vehicle national law to improve road safety, says the Chief Executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Stuart St Clair.
Is safety gear really keeping employees safe?
15 November, 2013A leading standards certifier is urging employers and site managers in the agriculture, construction, resources and manufacturing industries to evaluate the effectiveness of personal protective equipment for their employees. The recommendation comes in an environment where many suppliers and retailers are continuing to offer protective equipment that fails to meet rigorous Australian safety standards.
Workplace safety app for SMEs
22 August, 2013The Simple Safety app is a step-by-step system developed to help businesses become compliant with work health and safety legislation while on the go.
Small business owners get the chance to give verdict on regulators
18 April, 2013Small business owners have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tell regulators how to better do their jobs, and hopefully contribute to changing the way regulators interact with their business.
Lafayette Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) System 01165
28 March, 2013The Lafayette Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) System 01165 is an ergonomic handheld device for objectively quantifying muscle strength.
Fair work amendment bill lacks balance says Ai Group
28 March, 2013“The Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 fails to strike the right balance in achieving fairness for employees and employers, and ensuring a flexible and productive workplace relations system. The Bill includes a number of problematic provisions which should be scrutinised through a Parliamentary Committee inquiry before the Bill is considered by either House of Parliament,” said Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.
Adequate first aid needed for workplaces
26 February, 2013John Watson, general manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, said many businesses and workers took for granted the importance of proper amenities and first aid.
No further tightening needed to 457 temporary skilled migration program
25 February, 2013Australian Industry Group has commented on the announced changes to the 457 temporary skilled migration program.
Greater leave flexibility needed, according to Ai Group
19 February, 2013Industry seeks greater leave flexibility in Fair Work Commission full-bench case, said Innes Willox, chief executive, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) in a statement.
WorkCover issues safety plea after worker injured by exploding drum
01 February, 2013After a 41-year-old worker was injured after the drum he was cutting exploded, WorkCover NSW issued a warning about working with drums that may contain flammable liquids or other hazardous material.
OHS: how to plan it, fund it and get everyone on board
25 January, 2013Dealing with one of safety's toughest challenges - funding projects on worksites that senior managers never see - fall prevention specialist Carl Sachs* has also become expert at attracting funding for OHS. Here, he shares the secrets of successful investment in safety.
Australian businesses invited to help protect chemicals from terrorists
18 January, 2013The Australian Government has found that 96 commonly available chemicals have been identified as being of security concern, therefore a draft code has been developed to encourage businesses to self-assess their individual level of risk and suggests actions to prevent the theft or diversion of chemicals from the workplace.
Sham contracting far from endemic, according to Master Builders Australia
10 January, 2013Research has shown that only a relatively small percentage of building workers are potentially misclassified as contractors, says Master Builders Australia’s CEO.
Global quad bike safety experts meet in Sydney
10 January, 2013Leading experts in quad bike safety will meet in Sydney this week to receive an update on the $1 million quad bike crash performance research, testing and design project undertaken by HWSA.
