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.
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.
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.
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.
Fair Work Handbook for employers
14 November, 2012The Fair Work Ombudsman has produced a handbook for employers to assist them in preventing and resolving workplace issues.
Guide to the Model Work Health and Safety Act released
13 November, 2012The Model Work Health and Safety Act guide has been published by Safe Work Australia.
Is your workplace noisy?
07 November, 2012 by Kylie RhodesNoisy workplaces can be costly, both economically and physically, so all care should be taken to try and reduce the noise before it affects workers’ health, says WorkCover NSW.
Updated medical standards for rail workers
02 November, 2012Updated medical standards for Australian rail safety workers will come into effect in January 2013.
Guideline on ACT WHS workplace entry
01 November, 2012The Interpretive Guideline on Workplace Entry by WHS Entry Permit Holders has been released by Safe Work Australia.
Work Health and Safety Strategy launches
01 November, 2012Safe Work Australia has published the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy for 2012-22.
