Public comment period for Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice closes 22 June
03 April, 2012Interested Australians are encouraged to have their say on five new work health and safety model Codes of Practice that have been released for a 12-week public comment period.
Incidents and prosecutions show construction sector can do better
03 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaHeavy fines have been imposed in a series of WorkSafe prosecutions after serious incidents for construction industry safety failings.
Shielding staff from workplace accidents
02 April, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.decmil.com.au/In a bid to reduce workplace accidents, improve workplace safety standards and performance, Decmil Australia formulated the SHIELD (safety and health in every level at Decmil) initiative. The primary objective of the program was to drive the behaviours, attitudes, decisions and actions required of all individuals within the business to achieve a working environment that is free from injury or incident. The purpose was to create a safety culture within the business that accepts nothing less than this objective.
Workplace fatality fine nearly doubled after appeal
02 April, 2012Forestry company Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Australia, now part of BSG Holdings, had its fine for workplace safety breaches nearly doubled on appeal in the County Court recently.
Truck company owner fined $13,000 over sham contracting, underpayment
29 March, 2012The owner-operator of a Sydney truck company has been fined $13,024 for sham contracting activity and underpaying an employee, following a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Have your say on work health and safety for the next decade
27 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaThe framework for work health and safety in the nation for the next decade, the ‘Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022’, was released yesterday for an eight-week public comment period.
ATTAR non-destructive testing (NDT) training courses for conveyor belts
27 March, 2012 | Supplied by: ATTARAt Safety in Action, the ATTAR stand will showcase non-destructive testing (NDT) training courses, including specialised courses such as ultrasonics for conveyor belts.
Six tips to improve workforce planning
23 March, 2012 by SuccessFactors | Supplied by: http://www.successfactors.com/homepage.htmlSuccessFactors has released a white paper titled ‘Workforce Planning Pitfalls’. The paper provides six tips on how to deliver the workforce of the future, and discusses how this workforce can help achieve consistent business success.
Tennyson Group Take 5 safety book
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Tennyson GroupThe Tennyson Group’s Take 5 Safety book allows holders to accurately and promptly report hazards in the workplace and complete a simple risk assessment.
ViSafe muscle movement sensor technology
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: dorsaVi Pty LtdViSafe is wireless sensor technology which measures movements and muscle activity of the low back, shoulder and upper and lower limbs for people performing work tasks.
A new phase for gender equality
20 March, 2012 by Cynthia Elachi, Senior Associate, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety, Clayton UTZIn keeping with an election campaign commitment, the Equal Opportunity For Women In The Workplace Amendment Bill 2012 was introduced into the House of Representatives on 1 March 2012. Its focus is to improve workplace participation and flexibility, recognising that equal remuneration, and family and carer responsibilities are central to the achievement of gender equality. Importantly, it highlights that these issues are not only for women, but men also.
Free health checks
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaWorkHealth will be offering free, quick and confidential WorkHealth checks on all three days of Safety in Action - a health and safety trade show to be held in Melbourne from 17-19 April, 2012.
SPE/APPEA International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
06 March, 2012The 2012 SPE/APPEA International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production will be held from 11-13 September at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme of the conference is ‘Protecting People and the Environment - Evolving Challenges’. This is the first time the event will be held in Australia.
Free webinars on new work health and safety laws
06 March, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWWorkCover NSW is holding a number of free webinars this month as part of its program to support NSW business, industry and workers adjust to new work health and safety laws. The webinars will cover the topics of electrical safety, construction, plant and structures, and hazardous chemicals.
Federal funding to help tackle asbestos
05 March, 2012Applicants from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia have been awarded grants under the Comcare Asbestos Innovation Fund. The fund, launched by the federal government in December 2010, is designed to encourage the development of practical programs and research which raise awareness of asbestos, improve its management and removal, and provide better treatment and support for sufferers and their families.
