Comments sought on workplace access for OHS purposes
20 August, 2009
A paper prepared by the Tasmanian Minister for Workplace Relations invites comment on proposed amendments to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 to enable access for occupational health and safety (OHS) purposes.
Changes to ACT Workers Compensation law
20 August, 2009
Changes to the ACT Workers Compensation law will streamline the administration of claims for injured workers whose employers have failed to comply with their legal obligations.
Safety dry-break distributor
19 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Integrated Transfer Solutions Pty Ltd
Integrated Transfer Solutions has announced its appointment as the Australian distributor for the TODO range of dry-break couplings, safety breakaway couplings, hose swivels and associated products.
Tiler pleads guilty to WorkSafe fraud
17 August, 2009
A Melbourne man was recently convicted and fined for fraudulently obtaining workers compensation after a back injury.
Outcomes from Melbourne safety inspections
17 August, 2009
Springvale, Flemington, Kensington and North Melbourne are the latest Melbourne suburbs to be targeted as part of WorkSafe’s Safer Work Zones campaign for small businesses.
World-first research breakthrough promises safety-critical software
17 August, 2009
Australia’s ICT Research Centre, NICTA, has developed a new generation of highly reliable software, destined for deployment in safety and security systems.
Federal Safety Commissioner seeks feedback
10 August, 2009
The building and costruction industry is being encouraged to provide feedback on OHS matters to the Federal Safety Commissioner.
How can I use my brain as PPE? - Part 2
10 August, 2009 by Cristian Sylvestre*
In the previous Safety Solutions eNewsletter, we presented key findings from research into what contributes to workers making unintentional mistakes that often lead to workplace injuries. This article follows on by presenting guidelines on how to stop yourself from making unintentional mistakes and reducing human error by using your brain as PPE.
Review of OFSC audit criteria
10 August, 2009
The OFSC is auditing its reaccreditation process for construction companies in order to simplify the process.
Manual handling course
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Konekt Ltd
The Konekt Manual Handling workshop is designed to provide practical and task-specific education on how to safely complete manual handling tasks.
Risk management system
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Concentric Asia Pacific
Dyadem Stature 4.0 software enables users to make informed production decisions by providing a single platform to identify, measure, mitigate and continuously communicate safety and quality risks, thereby improving SHE compliance.
Building a culture of safety
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Coles Group & Myer Corporate Services
Nestlé’s manufacturing plant in Campbellfield, Victoria, takes safety very seriously. It’s a culture that’s embraced and practised by every employee, from senior management to those on the shop floor and the company enjoys a good safety record as a result.
Safety workshops for small and medium Queensland businesses
05 August, 2009
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will be conducting a series of free safety workshops throughout the state for small and medium businesses over the months of August to November 2009.
CraneSafe expands inspections
04 August, 2009
Truck-mounted concrete pumps have now been added to CraneSafe Australia’s OHS assessment program.
Offshore industry urged to focus on safety
04 August, 2009
An Australian safety regulator is urging the oil and gas industry to take a strategic approach to safety on offshore facilities.
