Sitemed receives Arrium Mining contract
18 January, 2013Sitemed has won the contract to provide medical and rescue services at Arrium Mining’s South Middleback Ranges mine site.
Plumber and spray painter high-risk occupations for asthma
18 January, 2013An international study has found that although personal protective equipment is recommended and worn, many people are still at risk of getting asthma caused by exposure to harmful substances at work.
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.
Ingested capsule monitors heat stress in firefighters
17 January, 2013Fifty Victorian volunteer firefighters ingested capsules capable of monitoring their vital signs and core temperature during a training exercise.
Research to reduce error in high-risk environments
16 January, 2013A University of Canterbury psychology professor is looking into improving worker performance in potentially dangerous high-risk environments.
First-time workers urged to learn job safety
15 January, 2013Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce is encouraging young employees to know their workplace safety, rights and obligations.
Safety short course for resource sector
15 January, 2013SkillsTech Australia is holding a safety short course for the resource sector at its Eagle Farm Training Centre.
10,000 steps to a healthy workplace
14 January, 2013The 10,000 Steps program is challenging workplaces to increase their fitness by participating in the 10,000 Steps Workplace Challenge.
Reminder to remain vigilant when returning to work
14 January, 2013WorkSafe has issued a reminder to all workplaces to keep safety a high priority when returning to work after the festive season.
Safety in Action heads to Melbourne in March
10 January, 2013Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne.
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.
Packaging company fined for third breach of OHSW laws
09 January, 2013Amcor Packaging has been fined $96,000 plus legal fees after a third offence in South Australia involving unsafe work practices.
Are you suffering from the ‘back-to-work blues’?
09 January, 2013Are you finding it a bit difficult to cope without your afternoon nap or stroll along the beach?
Work dangers rise with temperatures
09 January, 2013As temperatures rise above 40°C this summer, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.
