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The 2010 WorkSafe Victoria Awards open soon

11 March, 2010

WorkSafe is encouraging workplace safety professionals to register for this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards, which open in April.


Abigroup opens multipurpose construction training facility

09 March, 2010

Mobile heavy machinery simulators that use world-first technology have been deployed in Abigroup’s new $6 million multipurpose construction training facility in the Gold Coast, recently opened by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh.


Senior safety executives' salaries have tumbled

08 March, 2010

The salaries of Australia’s top safety executives fell by an average $59,000 during the last 12 months, a recent survey reveals.


Kirk’s new Enterprise - The High Court reigns in OHS regulators

05 March, 2010 by Andrew Douglas*

The implications of the recent High Court ruling in the Kirk case have far-reaching effects on the powers of OHS regulators.


WorkSafe Victoria weathers financial storm

04 March, 2010

The recently released WorkSafe Victoria financial report shows that the organisation has dramatically improved its financial position after the GFC.


Supervision blitz on construction sites

23 February, 2010

WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision.


High Court decision means fundamental changes to OHS prosecutions in NSW

17 February, 2010 by Stephen Nettleton*

A recent High Court decision is likely to fundamentally change the investigation and prosecution of alleged safety breaches in NSW.


Consultation opens on mine safety reform in SA

15 February, 2010

SafeWork SA has released a discussion paper and will be seeking the views of all interested parties in the mining sector.


Abigroup appoints new safety chief

15 February, 2010

Abigroup has appointed Graeme Silvester as its new National Safety Manager.


Leading occupational stress and injury authority joins DuPont Safety Resources

09 February, 2010

One of Australia's leading experts in occupational stress and injury has joined DuPont Safety Resources.


Benchmarking OHS regulation

09 February, 2010

The Productivity Commission has released a report that identifies differences in burdens imposed on business by OHS regulatory regimes across the states.


Study finds fatigue the major accident factor in construction

01 February, 2010

A recent University of Sydney study has found fatigue to be the most significant contributor to accidents in the construction industry.


Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20

28 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Techs4Biz

The Pervidi Safety Inspection Management Solution version 5.20 is the latest generation of Inspection and Safety Management software.


Top seven tips for effectively managing OHS in your workplace

28 January, 2010 by Nicole Albert*

OHS risks can’t be ignored by any company, regardless of its size. These risks must be addressed as an integral part of every organisation’s business management process.


Manufacturer prosecuted for insufficient safety information

28 January, 2010

A Victorian business was convicted and fined $80,000 after it failed to provide safety information about its products to its customers.


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