Farming fatalities spark safety call
02 May, 2014WorkCover NSW is appealing to the farming and agriculture industry to make safety a priority after three fatalities in a recent two-week period during 20 March-2 April.
Are we legislating and managing for accidents?
01 May, 2014 by Dr Paul Johnston*, Lead Consultant & Facilitator, Safety Dimensions
WHS legislation and management frameworks are intended to jointly define a systematic means by which we keep ourselves and others safe. Although this notion is fine in theory and constitutes the cornerstone of contemporary WHS management, it is my observation that reality can sometimes be somewhat different from such an intention. Indeed, in many instances, I believe we are arguably legislating and managing for accidents rather than to prevent them.
Security at the NYC marathon
01 May, 2014With marathon security being a top concern in the wake of the Boston Marathon incident, the New York City Marathon (NYRR) wanted to implement additional safety measures.
Trans-Tasman firefighters race to the top
28 April, 2014Winners of this year's Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games stair race.
Inquiry into natural disaster funding a positive step for a safer Australia
28 April, 2014The Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience & Safer Communities has welcomed the announcement of terms of reference for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements.
Mind the gap - preventing falls through voids
24 April, 2014After it was identified as one of the major issues on house construction sites, WorkCover NSW has launched a campaign with local builders and subcontractors to prevent falls through stair voids and produced a special safety video to help get the message across.
Fewer Victorians are injured at work
24 April, 2014The Victorian WorkCover Authority's (VWA) half-yearly results reveal that fewer Victorians are injured at work, more workers are returning to work after injury and the Victorian scheme continues to be financially sustainable.
Extractives Industry Advisory Group appointed in New Zealand
23 April, 2014A highly experienced group of extractives industry experts has been appointed to provide advice to the WorkSafe New Zealand Board on the implementation of the new regulatory framework for mining and tunnelling.
Industry report explores the transformation of service delivery
22 April, 2014Trimble has announced the release of its latest field service industry report. Titled ‘Transforming Service Delivery: An Insight Report’, the report investigates the most pressing issues affecting field service organisations and provides insight into how to transform operations, from measuring service performance and delivering excellent customer service to handling change management and turning data into information.
Investigation into mine incident
22 April, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an investigation information release into an incident at Bengalla mine in November 2013 when a dozer slid into an unmarked test hole.
Accreditation for fire protection technicians - ensuring safety through professional recognition
22 April, 2014 by Joseph Keller - Communications Manager, FPA AustraliaFPA Australia has developed the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) to validate the competency of individuals conducting 'inspect and test' work activities on fire protection systems and equipment in Australia.
Certification of OHS professionals
22 April, 2014At the recent OHS Leaders Summit 2014, a panel discussed the new voluntary certification process for OHS professionals which is being launched in June this year as part of the OHS Body of Knowledge project, funded by WorkSafe Victoria.
Construction site safety blitz progressing well
15 April, 2014WorkCover NSW has conducted 118 audits and issued 32 notices to construction companies across the state as part of its six-week work health and safety blitz of commercial sites across Sydney and hot spots in regional NSW.
Yara Pilbara calls for 'passport' to improve contractor safety
15 April, 2014The CEO of Western Australian ammonia producer Yara Pilbara, Mark Loquan, has called for a united approach to improving onshore contractor safety in Western Australia.
Safety communication book
14 April, 2014A book titled Transform Your Safety Communication: How to Create Targeted and Inspiring Safety Messages for a Productive Workplace has been published.
