Survival of the fittest
24 October, 2011
The upcoming harmonisation of national OHS laws has many organisations struggling to see how, or if, budgets can possibly be stretched further to gain compliance. However, doing so need not break the bank. Paying close attention to existing systems and some creative thinking, when it comes to skilling up OHS teams, are the best steps an organisation can take to prepare for this, or any other, new legislative regime.
Fonterra convicted and fined $300,000
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
Unsafe storage has resulted in an industry-wide warning from WorkSafe after dairy products manufacturer Fonterra Australia was convicted and fined $300,000 in the Melbourne County Court.
Compensated injury fatalities down but still room for improvement
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia
The compensated injury fatalities figure is at its lowest level since the start of the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 and it is expected that the target of a 20% reduction by 2012 will be achieved, says Safe Work Australia Chair Tom Phillips AM.
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk
18 October, 2011
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk, according to a study by researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Anxiety and depression linked to risk taking in young drivers
15 October, 2011
A recent study by CARRS-Q has found that young drivers who experience anxiety and depression are more likely to take risks on the road.
WorkCover launches online premium estimator
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW's new online tool is aimed to help businesses estimate their annual workers compensation costs.
Third prosecution over workplace death in Victoria
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
A drilling rig supervisor who told an inexperienced 21-year-old man to drive a truck with defective brakes and no seatbelt down a steep slope before the vehicle crashed, killing the driver, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and suspended for three years.
WorkCover and Master Builders Association renew partnership agreement
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
The renewed partnership deal would involve WorkCover and the MBA working together to ensure new national work health and safety laws which come into effect from 1 January 2011 are implemented effectively throughout the construction industry.
Fake psychologist jailed
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
Dusan Milosevic, who arrived in Australia from Serbia in 1996, provided a false Bachelor Degree and a Masters Degree to the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria for registration as a psychologist in 1998.
Almost half of small businesses have inadequate fire equipment, says Wormald
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Wormald
A recent study by Wormald has found that 61% of small businesses do not have fire detection or evacuation procedures in place.
WorkSafe Victoria Awards finalists announced
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 23rd Annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards. Winners from each category will be announced on Wednesday 19 October.
SIA's '30 Days of OHS' campaign launched
06 October, 2011
A Safety Institute of Australia initiative - 30 Days of OHS - was launched 10 October, promoting free health and safety industry insights and knowledge sharing amongst peers and establishing a foundation for continued online networking and idea generation.
Victoria calls for delay to national OHS harmonisation
05 October, 2011
The Victorian Government has called for a delay to national Occupational Health and Safety harmonisation.
Savv-e OHS training courses
04 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Savv-e Pty Ltd
Savv-e’s online OHS compliance training courses are designed for both office and in-field working environments.
WorkCover and Tasco commit to safety
29 September, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW and sawmilling company Tasco have signed an alliance to enhance the safety of Tasco staff.
