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NSW WorkCover reform a matter of urgency, claims Ai Group

14 June, 2012

Australian Industry Group NSW Director Mark Goodsell has released a statement indicating the urgent need for reform of the NSW WorkCover scheme.


Online training to improve safety of transport workers

14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: People and Quality Solutions

PaQS (People and Quality Solutions) has launched a new online safety course tailored to the transport sector. The course has evolved from the original, nationally recognised, competency-based course in Advanced Safety Awareness (ASA), has a psychological approach, is available online and has been designed to fit into the transport sector’s safety induction programs.


Court action over alleged sham contracting

14 June, 2012

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a prosecution against the operator of a Brisbane beauty and photography business, alleging he was involved in sham contracting activity and the underpayment of more than $8000 to seven employees.


Faster access to entitlements for Hastie Group workers

14 June, 2012

More than 2000 Australian workers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland who have lost their jobs at Hastie Group will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the companies.


Upskilling Darwin maritime workers boosts resources sector

13 June, 2012

Maritime workers in Darwin are upgrading their skills while on the job, as a result of the Gillard government’s $700 million National Workforce Development Fund.


$150,000 for mining community health and safety grants

13 June, 2012

Schools and community groups in the mining areas of the Hunter, Central Coast and North West of the state can now apply for their share of $150,000 in the new Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) grants program. The MSAC aims to increase awareness of health and safety issues in mining communities with grants of up to $10,000 each available to schools and community groups.


Worker fined over nail gun incident

13 June, 2012

A 34-year-old labourer has been convicted and fined at the Wodonga Magistrates’ Court after shooting an apprentice with a nail gun, fracturing his arm.


Recognition from managers key to retaining employees, study shows

13 June, 2012

More than three-quarters (77%) of employees would consider leaving their organisation if they weren’t recognised for their contribution, and one in four are already actively seeking a new job or intend to in the next three months, according to employee engagement specialists RedBalloon for Corporate.


Government and resource industry collaborate on mining jobs board

12 June, 2012

The Australian Government’s decision to work with the resource industry to help more Australians secure a job in mining has been welcomed by peak resource industry employer group AMMA.


Minimising the outcome of disasters by simulating the effects of different actions

12 June, 2012

The European CRISMA project, coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is preparing for disasters by developing a planning and decision-support tool to help authorities, responders, communities and private parties to prioritise the most important measures for saving lives and mitigating the effects of the crisis.


New campaign to target musculoskeletal injuries

12 June, 2012

Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips has launched a new year-long WorkCover campaign targeting musculoskeletal injuries. “Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common workplace injury, costing nearly $1 billion a year in medical costs, wages and other expenses,” Rich-Phillips said.


WA Work Safety Awards entries closing soon

12 June, 2012

The WA Work Safety Awards are currently open for for submissions from individuals, groups and organisations. The closing date for submission of entries is 6 July 2012.


Exair Model 1108SS Atto Super air nozzles

12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

The Model 1108SS Atto Super air nozzles deliver a focused, forceful blast of airflow. Unlike open pipe and nozzles that haven’t been optimised, none of Exair’s large selection of Super air nozzles can be blocked, meeting OSHA’s standard for dead-end pressure 29 CFR 1910.242(b).


Safe Work Australia releases draft Codes of Practice

12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia

Safe Work Australia has released six draft model work health and safety Codes of Practice and two guides for public comment. The public comment period for these Codes of Practice closes on 24 August 2012.


NHP Safety Reference Guide

09 June, 2012 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The free guide comes complete with technical information on the company’s extensive range of safety products, white papers on various safety applications and information documents on international/local safety standards.


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