Business pleads guilty to seven workers compensation offences
08 December, 2009
A company that deliberately neglected its workers compensation responsibilities to one of its workers was fined in court on seven offences.
Increase in work-related fatalities
07 December, 2009
Two reports recently released by Safe Work Australia identify an alarming increase in the number of workplace fatalities during the last two years.
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.