Predicting who will cause workplace safety incidents
22 March, 2011 by John Richards*
Under the existing and soon-to-be-released new workplace health and safety regulations, employers are obligated to ensure their workplaces are safe. While the focus of that responsibility has largely been on the workplace itself, work practices, safety systems and education, compliance to these regulations extends beyond just the workplace - it encompasses staff attitudes and their propensity to safety. But how do employers ensure the staff they recruit are going to be safe?
Deadline nears on national OHS public comment
22 March, 2011
SafeWork SA is urging the South Australian community to review and comment on the draft work health and safety Regulations and priority Codes of Practice before the opportunity closes early April.
New identity strengthens unified global company
17 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
Scott Health & Safety has announced a new global brand identity and will immediately begin operating under the name Scott Safety.
Federal Safety Commissioner reveals secrets for successful accreditation
17 March, 2011
The Federal Safety Commissioner comments on recent Accreditation Scheme trends.
Child Employment Bill introduced to parliament
16 March, 2011
The SA Government has introduced a Child Employment Bill to Parliament which safeguards the rights of young people under the age of 18.
WorkSafe Victoria announces solid results
16 March, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria has announced good results at its mid-year update, but points out that this does not mean efforts to obtain workplace safety should slacken.
Comcare launches court action over Transpacific injuries
08 March, 2011
Comcare has recently taken court action against Transpacific Industries over a series of injuries that have occurred at its facilities.
Government to review ANSTO health and safety
08 March, 2011
A high-level panel has been established to evaluate the health and safety practices at ANSTO Health.
Financial scheme to help affected Queensland industries announced
08 March, 2011
A Queensland natural disasters jobs and skills package that will help industries and businesses affected by the summer floods and Cyclone Yasi to recover has been announced.
Information sessions for roadside workers to be held in Queensland
08 March, 2011
Free information sessions will be provided throughout Queensland to workers employed on or near public roads to understand and minimise the risks that they face.
Events to explain new health and safety legislation prepared by WorkCover NSW
08 March, 2011
WorkCover NSW will be providing free events to help businesses understand new work health and safety legislation.
Inspection program on high-risk work licences in WA reveals good results
01 March, 2011
A recent WorkSafe WA inspection program on high-risk work licences in Perth and regional WA has revealed pleasing results to the safety regulator.
Pervidi safety inspection software
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Techs4Biz
The Pervidi safety inspection software can assist safety inspectors increase efficiency and accuracy. Suitable for a variety of applications in industries from mining to farming, it is particularly useful in the implementation of occupational health and safety inspections.
Workplace violence and harassment on the increase in Europe
21 February, 2011
European employers are looking for ways to stem the sharp rise in workplace violence, bullying and harassment that cause physical and psychological injuries.
National campaign targets road worker safety
21 February, 2011
A new campaign to improve safety for workers on or near public roads was recently announced by the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities.
