Two dead in work-related incidents
25 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
The deaths of two men in work-related circumstances and a few 'near misses' have prompted WorkSafe to renew calls of the importance of workplace safety.
Coffs Harbour construction company fined after worker dies
22 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
A construction company and its director have been fined a total of $137,500 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker received fatal head and spinal injuries.
Preventing structural collapse during demolition
21 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has issued a safety alert following an incident involving the collapse of a suspended concrete slab during the demolition of a multistorey building.
One dead, one in critical condition following workplace incident
19 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
A man has been electrocuted and another is suffering life-threatening injuries after the cherry picker they were working in struck overhead powerlines today.
Finding money for WHS
07 July, 2011 by Jo Kitney, State Manager - Safety, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland
To find money for health and safety at work means thinking beyond legal obligations and looking for ways that health and safety can add value to, and be valued by, an organisation. It means being creative and looking both above and below the line - business decisions should be objective but are often influenced by underpinning management values.
Applications now open for SA work health and safety program
06 July, 2011
More than $400,000 is being made available to assist research into SA work health and safety issues.
Operator fined over show ride injuries
06 July, 2011
An amusement ride operator has been convicted and fined more than $36,000 in the SA Industrial Relations Court over an incident in which two girls were injured at the 2006 Royal Adelaide Show.
Businesses urged to review safety procedures
04 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has urged businesses to review their safety procedures after one worker died and three others received serious injuries in separate workplace incidents.
Have you got your ‘Act’ together?
01 July, 2011 by Michael Selinger and Stephen Trew, Holding Redlich Lawyers
The harmonised safety laws across Australia are one step closer to becoming a reality and will bring about significant changes to the construction industry. With only six months to go until the new laws commence operation on 1 January 2012, businesses have a limited timeframe to become familiar with the new Workplace Health & Safety Act and regulations that will replace the current laws.
Officer’s duties under the Work Health and Safety Act
01 July, 2011 by Marissa Dreher and Kathryn Bion, Freehills
The model Work Health and Safety Act will commence in each jurisdiction in Australia from 1 January 2012. One aspect of the legislation that is significantly different to current laws is the duty imposed on ‘officers’ of a person conducting a business or undertaking.
OHS goes high-tech
01 July, 2011 by Luke Anear*
Safety professionals as well as business operators across different industry sectors and geographies are increasingly realising the significance of technology in workplace safety.
One in four Victorian workers surveyed found to have high cholesterol
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria is urging workers to talk to their bosses about signing up for the free WorkHealth checks, as latest data from the WorkHealth program shows many are unaware they’re at risk of common, yet preventable, chronic diseases.
HWSA pushes for quad bike safety
16 June, 2011
HWSA, the body representing Australasia’s work health and safety regulators, is taking a tougher stance on quad bike safety.
OneSteel fined over arc flash incident
15 June, 2011
Steel Manufacturer OneSteel has been convicted and fined over an “ad hoc work method”.
How will minimum wage increase affect employers?
15 June, 2011
The recent decision by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia increases minimum wage rates by 3.4% and the default casual loading for award and agreement free employees from 21% to 22%.
