Grants available for workplace safety initiatives
06 January, 2011
The South Australian Government has recently announced the availability of grants to fund workplace safety initiatives.
Convictions for intimidating WorkSafe inspectors
23 December, 2010
Two men were recently convicted and received suspended prison sentences for assaulting, threatening and intimidating WorkSafe inspectors.
One million man-hours LTI free at O’Donnell Griffin WA
17 December, 2010
O’Donnell Griffin’s Western Australian operations recently chalked up a safety milestone of one million man-hours free of lost time injuries.
ABS reports work-related injury or illness down and men still at most risk
17 December, 2010
A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that the number of work-related injuries and illnesses is down compared with previous years, and that men are still most at risk.
Asbestos Innovation Fund launched
17 December, 2010
People suffering from asbestos-related diseases will benefit from a new government fund recently announced by the Minister of Jobs and Workplace Relations.
Keeping holiday work safe and fair for young employees
17 December, 2010
Anticipating the influx of thousands of youths into the workplace over the holiday period, SafeWork SA reminds employers of their legal duties for the safety and fair pay of these young people.
MSA acquires General Monitors
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty Ltd
MSA has strengthened its global presence in oil, gas and petrochemical market through the acquisition of gas- and flame-detection company General Monitors.
Holiday mindset at work could be fatal
15 December, 2010
SafeWork SA has cautioned workers about the dangers of a ‘holiday mindset’ at this time of the year.
Safe Work Australia progresses model work health and safety legislation
14 December, 2010
At the recent sixth meeting of Safe Work Australia Members, progress was made on a number of safety legislative and regulatory matters, including the Model Act.
Wormald confined space entry training
08 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Wormald
As a registered training organisation, Wormald offers a two-day confined space entry training course that equips authorised employees with the knowledge and skills to safely enter and operate in confined spaces, avoiding exposure to hazardous substances, flammable or explosive conditions and addressing other safety or health issues.
Public comment sought on model work health and safety regulations
08 December, 2010
Safe Work Australia has invited public comment on the draft model work health and safety Regulations and Codes of Practice.
Mine safety and underground dust monitoring
06 December, 2010
The NSW Minerals Council stated that mine safety is its primary concern when it announced a new underground dust monitoring initiative.
NSW mining industry leaders gather for safety summit
26 November, 2010
The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council recently met to review the performance of initiatives to improve mine safety in the state.
Safety dominates list of top risk issues for 2011
24 November, 2010
A survey conducted at the recent Sydney Safety Show has highlighted the significance of safety as a key element to risk mitigation strategies for businesses in 2011.
Can people be responsible for their own safety? Part 2
24 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Safetrain Pty Ltd
Continuing on from our discussion on the impact of human errors with workplace accidents, Part 2 presents guidance on how to make safe behaviour a habit for workers in their workplace.
