Workplace investigations under the harmonised OHS laws
30 August, 2011 by John Makris*, Special Counsel, Middletons
Harmonised OHS laws are due to commence on 1 January 2012. Each Australian state and territory has committed to adopting a form of the model Workplace Health and Safety Act (Model Act). Not all states and territories will adopt all parts of the Model Act as it is presently drafted. One area where there appears to be no disagreement is the provisions for workplace investigations.
Are flexible working arrangements under threat?
30 August, 2011 by Kathryn Bion, Kate Jenkins and Harold Downes, Freehills
Most of us have worked from home at one point or another. With developments in technology, we can perform work at home, at the gym, at the soccer ground, from the car, from bed. And one of the joys of working from home or remotely is that there is no strict dress code: you can work in pyjamas, gym gear, jeans, fluffy socks - or can you?
The Safety Show Sydney
30 August, 2011
The Sydney Safety Show offers industry professionals an opportunity to find the latest OHS products, services and ideas, and gives them a chance to see hundreds of new and innovative ways to improve workplace performance. It also enables visitors to keep up to date with new developments in OHS from the broad range of specialists.
Brisbane to host National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
25 August, 2011
The 10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland from 2-4 November 2011.
Employers’ toolkit to help injured workers return to work
24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has released the employers’ toolkit to help injured workers get back to safe work early.
Tractor safety needs more focus, says WorkSafe Victoria
24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
A farmer on a vegetable farm at Pearcedale in Melbourne’s south-east is lucky to be alive after being run over by a tractor during the weekend.
Santos fined for Moomba gas blast
23 August, 2011
Santos has been fined more than $80,000 by the SA Industrial Relations Court after being convicted of safety shortcomings that led to an explosion at its Moomba gas processing facility on New Year’s Day in 2004.
Entries for 2011 WorkSafe Awards closing soon
23 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
Entries for the 2011 WorkSafe Awards will close on 31 August 2011.
WorkCover and Cooma-Monaro Council establish safety alliance
22 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
The safety alliance commits WorkCover and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council to develop practical and effective approaches to workplace health and safety and injury management through communication, consultation, cooperation and industry leadership.
Elliotts announces exclusive partnership with TechTrade LLC
22 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd
Elliotts has announced an exclusive partnership with TechTrade LLC.
Become a safety ambassador
11 August, 2011
National Safe Work Australia Week, celebrated from 23 to 29 October 2011, is an annual event that encourages all working Australians to get involved in and concentrate on safety in their workplace to reduce death, injury and disease.
Corporates key to reducing Australia’s road toll, says NTC
11 August, 2011
The NTC has released a discussion paper titled 'A corporate approach to road safety' which explores how the existing corporate commitment to workplace safety can contribute to achieving Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy targets.
Free workshops on workplace safety
11 August, 2011
Safe Work Week 2011 will run from 24 to 28 October, to coincide with the national Safe Work Australia Week. The program offers free workshops that are tailored to meet the needs of employers, employees, contractors, health and safety representatives and OHSW professionals.
Free online training in new workplace safety laws
11 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
Over the next month, WorkCover NSW will hold five interactive webinars as part of its ‘Work health and safety - new legislation is coming’ program.
WorkSafe investigates Campbellfield fatality
03 August, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has issued two improvement notices to a timber and building materials company following the death of a truck driver at a Campbellfield worksite.
