ISO report reveals elevators may save lives in emergencies
04 June, 2010
A recent ISO technical report claims that lifts may be viable escape options, contrary to conventional thinking to avoid lifts in such circumstances.
WorkSafe puts licence conditions on refinery
04 June, 2010
WorkSafe Victoria has imposed new conditions on Mobil’s licence to operate its Altona refinery in Victoria.
Does human error cause accidents?
03 June, 2010 by Gary Rowe*
‘Human error’ is often associated with workplace accidents. But is that really the cause or is it more a case of ‘human action’?
Prosecution highlights safety language barrier
31 May, 2010
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a warning to companies who employ workers with limited English to take extra measures to ensure workers are trained and able to do their job safely.
KIDS Foundation and Alcoa recognised for safety education programs
24 May, 2010
A partnership between industry and a children's charity to develop a safety culture within young minds to prepare them for working life has been recognised at a community awards event.
CCM Capable OHS&E training management and compliance platform
21 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Compliance & Competency Management
The OHS&E training management and compliance platform - Capable - has been updated in response to the imminent National Health and Safety Code.
Fatigue roadblock reveals general compliance
21 May, 2010
A recent WorkSafe WA exercise revealed generally good compliance with fatigue safety laws, although rest breaks needed further enforcement.
Baulderstone reaches safety milestone
21 May, 2010
Construction company Baulderstone recently achieved a national safety milestone of 78,000 hours without a single LTI on its Townsville Defence project.
Workers Compensation Act changes to benefit private-sector employees
20 May, 2010
The ACT government is taking action to ensure employers fulfil their obligations to workers by having workers compensation insurance and ensure those employers doing the right thing aren't bearing the costs for those who are shirking their responsibilities.
Hydramet chlorine safety courses
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Hydramet Pty Ltd
Hydramet courses for chlorine safety awareness (3 h) and chlorine operator training (8 h) can be tailored to suit a user’s training requirements and can be held on the user’s premises.
WorkCover deficit falls by $266 million in six months
18 May, 2010
WorkCover NSW announced recently that its deficit fell dramatically in the second half of 2009.
Greencap Cm3 online contractor OHS prequalification system
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Greencap Limited
Cm3 is an online contractor OHS prequalification system to pre-qualify and select contractors, enabling organisations to comply with legislation that demands they confirm contractors’ OHS capabilities to conduct their work safely.
Man gets caught working while receiving injury benefits
14 May, 2010
A man who was receiving injury benefits while working two jobs was convicted and fined recently in a Melbourne Magistrate court.
Safe Work Australia report on new cases of mesothelioma
13 May, 2010
Safe Work Australia recently released a report that shows an increase in mortality rates due to mesothelioma.
TouchStar Responder and TS Guardian mobility suite
13 May, 2010 | Supplied by: TouchStar
The Responder mobile software application and TS Guardian, its enterprise counterpart, comprise a suite designed for operational command and control centres providing emergency, security or safety services. The system is claimed to allow more effectively tracking and managing of mobile field assets in response to alert and alarm conditions being serviced. It also gives after-action analysis and reporting to guide and assist future planning decisions.
