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.
Work Health and Safety Strategy launches
01 November, 2012Safe Work Australia has published the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy for 2012-22.
Breastfeeding in the workplace wellness initiative
01 November, 2012A partnership between HAC and INC will help employers provide more support to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace.
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.
Fair Work Act Amendment Bill should be dealt with quickly, says Ai Group Chief Executive
31 October, 2012Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Ai Group, has commented on the government’s review of the Fair Work Act.
Mouldy SA buildings now know their limits
15 October, 2012The acceptable amount of mould in Adelaide workplaces has been officially set for the first time following a collaborative scientific study by Flinders and Adelaide University.
Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act
11 October, 2012Safe Work Australia has released a Work Health and Safety Act guide.
Time to comment on MSAC’s strategic actions extended
11 October, 2012The closing date for commenting on the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council’s strategic actions has been extended.
Road safety standard could help save lives
10 October, 2012ISO has published a management system standard for road traffic safety.
