No harmony likely under new OHS laws
02 October, 2009
Unions and employers will clash over Australia’s new OHS laws at The Safety Conference in Sydney on 27 October, but increasingly the regulator - rather than the law itself - is in the hot seat.
Would you know how to respond to a major safety incident?
01 October, 2009 by Paul Stathis
A serious safety incident is, without fear of contradiction, a serious crisis. While the primary concern is to minimise the negative impact to injured workers, appropriate measures also need to be put in place to minimise the consequential negative impact to the company and all other stakeholders involved in the incident. While a safety incident is not a welcome experience, a degree of preparedness is essential to mitigate its effects.
Government delivers Safe Work Australia
30 September, 2009
The Safe Work Australia Council has formally become Safe Work Australia, following passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through Parliament.
Court-enforceable undertaking for John Holland Rail
30 September, 2009
A Western Australian company has undertaken a court-enforceable commitment to improve its workplace safety environment.
Court-enforceable undertaking for Asciano
30 September, 2009
A South Australian company has undertaken a court-enforceable commitment to improve its workplace safety environment.
Launch of OHS leadership program in Queensland
30 September, 2009
The recently launched Zero Harm at Work program aims to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in Queensland workplaces.
New national OHS laws ready for release
28 September, 2009
Safe Work Australia Council has recommended the release of a suite of OHS documents for a public comment to further the development of the model OHS Act.
Report: young workers less likely to apply for workers compensation
28 September, 2009
Recently published analyses of the 2005-06 Work Related Injuries Survey reveal that young workers incur higher rates of injury than other age groups but were less likely to apply for workers compensation.
Construction ‘back to basics’ campaign continues
28 September, 2009
WorkSafe’s campaign targeting slips, trips and falls shifts its focus onto the construction industry.
WorkHealth study finds shop-floor health alarming
28 September, 2009
Alarming new figures show that Victorians need to do slow down on the beer and chips and speed up on the exercise bike.
New national OHS laws open for comment
28 September, 2009
Draft documents for the new model OHS legislation have been released for public comment on 28 September.
WA inspection campaign looks at work safety at breweries
28 September, 2009
WorkSafe is commencing a safety inspection campaign at approximately 30 breweries across Western Australia.
2009 SRCC Safety Awards
28 September, 2009
The Australian government’s Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) hosted its 9th Safety Awards on 24 September.
Poll: Australians want workplace safety rights protected under new OHS laws
28 September, 2009
According to ACTU research, most Australians believe workplace health and safety rights should be of primary importance in the development of new OHS laws.
Comcare supports model OHS legislation
28 September, 2009
Comcare has voiced its support for the new draft model OHS legislation, following Safe Work Australia's announcement of the release of the draft legislation for public comment.
