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.
Safe Work Australia Awards 2011 finalists announced
25 January, 2011
The finalists for the 6th Annual Safe Work Australia Awards were recently announced.
Right to speak up about safety upheld
25 January, 2011
A worker’s right to speak up about safety was upheld recently in a Melbourne court in the state’s first discrimination conviction.
Retriever wireless OHS safety compliance applications
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Retriever Communications
The Retriever wireless OHS safety compliance applications are claimed to allow field workers to increase jobs per day by 30% while integrating health and safety controls into field data collection processes.
Construction industry safety campaigns in the ACT
21 January, 2011
WorkSafe ACT is about to launch two construction industry safety campaigns focusing on work safety matters on residential and commercial construction sites.
WorkSafe ACT identification scams
21 January, 2011
Following reports of recent scams in ACT workplaces, WorkSafe ACT has issued a warning to ask for valid credentials from anyone claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.
ACT Work Safety Commissioner reappointed
17 January, 2011
The ACT Work Safety Commissioner has recently been reappointed to the role for a further five years.
Mine safety overhaul picks up pace
13 January, 2011
The WA government plans to intensify its focus on safety in mines with a recent announcement of 21 new inspectors to be appointed in 2011.
WorkCover paralympian program gets safety message to workers
11 January, 2011
WorkCover NSW is encouraging employers to register for its successful Paralympian Speakers Program in 2011 to promote a proactive approach to safety in the workplace.
Improved monitoring for ACT construction projects
07 January, 2011
Following the collapse of a bridge in the ACT in 2010, the ACT Government has put in place more rigorous monitoring of the construction of structures.
Report reveals 40 as the most dangerous age for Australians
07 January, 2011
A recent report prepared by the insurance company Suncorp Life reveals that 40-year-old Australians are the highest-risk age group for accidental death.
New WorkSafe public awareness campaign
06 January, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria has released a new advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness of the need for a more proactive attitude to workplace safety.
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.
