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.
Barrier product catalogue
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Barrier Group
Barrier has released a 128-page catalogue with a large range of products and product improvements.
New campaign calls for Victorian employer health care
16 February, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria is promoting free workplace health checks for workers in order to assist them to improve their health.
Inspection program targets cleaners in WA
08 February, 2011
WorkSafe WA is about to begin an inspection program to look at safety standards in the cleaning industry.
Asbestos death toll underestimated
02 February, 2011
A recent study into deaths from mesothelioma resulting from exposure to asbestos claims that the number of deaths reported has been dramatically underestimated.
