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Sperian wins safety product award

02 December, 2009

The Miller by Sperian Twin Turbo Fall Protection System won an award for best Fall Protection at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in the US.


The Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme

01 December, 2009

Construction companies considering undertaking government construction projects as head contractor for federally funded building works valued at $3 million or more may need to be accredited under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.


US study identifies health concerns for shift workers

01 December, 2009

Chronobiology International has published a 14-year study that shows nightshift workers are at a significantly increased risk of impaired glucose metabolism.


Safety alert for air-conditioning installation

01 December, 2009

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a Safety Alert to warn installers of air-conditioning systems about the risk of working on pressurised plant.


WorkSafe says no room for shortcuts or complacency

01 December, 2009

WorkSafe Victoria is calling on both employers and workers to make a concerted effort to keep December fatality free.


Victoria workplace death toll at highest level in eight years

30 November, 2009

Victoria’s work-related death toll is at the highest point for this time of the year since 2001.


WA safety inspection campaign reveals problems

30 November, 2009

A WorkSafe inspection campaign of manufacturing workplaces in Wangara in Western Australia has revealed some good standards in occupational safety and health management, but many areas of concern.


Successful prosecutions in WA serve as a reminder on demolition licences

30 November, 2009

In two separate incidents, a company and three individuals have been prosecuted in Western Australia for chosing to carry out demolitions without appropriate licences.


Updated standard assists businesses manage risk

30 November, 2009

Standards Australia released a new edition of the Risk Management Standard, following the release of the first international standard to assist executives in managing risk effectively.


Business guilty of failing injured worker

26 November, 2009

A Victorian concrete company has been fined for failing to provide an injured worker with suitable employment after returning to work.


WA Work Safety Awards

12 November, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Western Australia Work Safety Awards were announced recently.


Risk management conference speaker: manage fatigue or face liability

11 November, 2009

A keynote speaker at the forthcoming Risk Management Institution of Australasia conference will discuss the significant safety risks associated with shift workers and the methodologies available to mitigate these risks.


NSW 2009 Safe Work Awards

06 November, 2009

The winners of the 2009 NSW SafeWork Awards were recently announced in Sydney.


Teachers’ resource to promote safety

06 November, 2009

The South Australian government has launched an education kit for teachers to introduce workplace safety to school children, to make them better prepared for safety in the workplace.


South Australia's 2009 Safe Work Awards

05 November, 2009

One of South Australia’s most popular music events, Big Day Out, was recognised for its attention to safety, with its organisers taking out the Best Public Event for Safety at the 2009 Safe Work Awards.


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