Steel manufacturer celebrates safety milestone
16 October, 2012On the cusp of National Safe Work Australia Week, Australian manufacturer Fielders is proud to celebrate a milestone achievement by officially reaching one year with a zero loss time injury frequency rate, despite the manufacturing industry recording nearly double the incident rate compared with other industries in Australia.
Mentor program to improve safety
16 October, 2012Large and small businesses from throughout Sydney and the Illawarra have come together to improve safety and productivity as part of the WorkCover Mentor Program.
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.
Company fined after fall leaves worker in wheelchair
11 October, 2012A building company has been fined $60,000 for an incident which left a worker a paraplegic.
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.
Bike safety popular at business awards
11 October, 2012A bicycle business that has helped train riders to travel safely has taken out a top prize at the City of Sydney Business Awards.
Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act
11 October, 2012Safe Work Australia has released a Work Health and Safety Act guide.
Incorporating safety into active urban design
10 October, 2012Designing or modifying buildings and communities to facilitate physical activity must include strategies to maximise safety. The ‘Active Design Supplement: Promoting Safety’ report provides explicit guidelines for urban planners, architects, public health advocates and others to consider when promoting active designs.
World Mental Health Day focuses on depression
10 October, 2012This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on depression, one of the most widespread mental health conditions.
Road safety standard could help save lives
10 October, 2012ISO has published a management system standard for road traffic safety.
Worker pleads guilty to compensation fraud
09 October, 2012A car salesman has been ordered to pay back over $55,000 and perform 350 hours of community service after fraudulently obtaining payments and false information.
Workplace fatality in Kapunda
09 October, 2012SafeWork SA is investigating a workplace fatality that occurred at J T Johnson and Sons Pty Ltd at Kapunda.
Fair Work educational visits for CBD employers
09 October, 2012The Fair Work Ombudsman will make educational visits to Sydney CBD businesses.
Safety technologies on show in October
09 October, 2012The Safety Show Sydney and Sydney Materials Handling trade shows will have a variety of innovative safety and productivity technologies on display.
Injured workers to get back on the job sooner
04 October, 2012Minister Greg Pearce has said the NSW workers compensation reform will encourage injured workers to get back to work sooner with financial help.
