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.
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.
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.
Revised ISO toy safety standard released
19 December, 2012The improved ISO 8124-1:2012, Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, has been released just in time for Christmas.
SA aligns to other states’ work health and safety legislation
10 December, 2012South Australia’s work health and safety legislation will align with that of the other states in January.
Proposal for two new VPs must be rejected, according to AMMA
07 December, 2012National resource industry employer group the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Senate to reject the Fair Work Australia president’s proposal to appoint two new vice presidents to statutory roles on the tribunal.
IR legislation passes Senate
30 November, 2012Three Bills passed Senate on fair work and entitlements: the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012, the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 and the Fair Work Amendments (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012.
DriveSafe helps drivers to ignore their mobiles
30 November, 2012Vodaphone’s DriveSafe has been launched in NZ to stop drivers from looking at their phones and texting.
Parliamentary report tackles workplace bullying
28 November, 2012beyondblue has welcomed the release of a parliamentary report into workplace bullying in Australia.
Plant registration and licensing featured on new website
28 November, 2012Plant registration and licensing requirements in the NSW mining industry have been explained on a new website.
Graphic billboard images in major WorkSafe Vic campaign
15 November, 2012An image of a man with his hand trapped in a mincer has gone up on billboards around Melbourne as part of a WorkSafe campaign to warn workers and employees of the result of unsafe work practices.
Revised ISO standard boosts bus drivers' health
14 November, 2012A recently revised ISO standard will help improve ease of operation, ergonomics and comfort for bus drivers.
