WorkSafe inspector attacked
29 March, 2010
A WorkSafe Victoria inspector was recently attacked while attempting to caution a person riding dangerously on a rubbish collection vehicle.
New Australian entity for quality, safety and performance
19 March, 2010
Making Australia a safer place is one of the motivations behind a new initiative that will combine the skills and vision of four key standards entities to form the Technical Infrastructure Alliance.
Vocam Safety-TV online training
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Vocam Pty Ltd
The Vocam Safety-TV incorporates over 25 safety channels and is regularly updated, with selected titles available in French, German, Spanish, Hispanic, Mandarin, Malay and Cantonese. The online safety training and human resources library includes over 600 online training videos and e-learning courses.
Victorian mining industry promotes safety
11 March, 2010
Members of the mining industry in Victoria recently met with WorkSafe to address managing workplace hazards more effectively.
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.
