Tom Phillips appointed Chair of Safe Work Australia Council
05 June, 2009
A new chairperson has been appointed to head the newly formed Safe Work Australia Council, the replacement for the Australian Safety and Compensation Council.
Conviction and fine for not ensuring sub-contractor safety
02 June, 2009
Failing to ensure the safety needs of contractors were addressed has cost a major poultry processor a conviction for OHS law breaches and $100,000.
WA WorkSafe to examine construction safety
02 June, 2009
WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the Mid-West region of Western Australia in June.
Alarming statistics on Queensland building industry risks
02 June, 2009
The Queensland Premier recently announced a new taskforce to tackle health problems in the construction industry following a shocking report that reveals high levels of obesity, smoking and problem drinking among builders.
Free safety information for NSW businesses during June
28 May, 2009
The NSW government has announced a series of training events across the state for the month of June as part of Manual Handling Month.
WA government concerned over national OHS legislation
28 May, 2009
The Western Australian government has raised a number of concerns over the proposed national model OHS legislation at the recent WRMC meeting.
EPA provides funding for regional asbestos disposal
25 May, 2009
The Environment Protection Agency has provided funding towards the establishment of several asbestos collection centres in regional Victoria.
NOPSA hosts Malaysian government and petroleum industry delegation
25 May, 2009
Australia's offshore petroleum safety authority, NOPSA, recently hosted a delegation from Malaysia's government and petroleum industry to discuss OHS issues for the offshore petroleum industry.
Construction industry commits to Zero Harm program
25 May, 2009
A new safety program was recently released in Queensland to assist in reducing the incidence of injuries and deaths in the construction industry.
Shocking safety result for Scoresby businesses
25 May, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria has warned Scoresby businesses to improve their health and safety performance after 251 safety issues were identified during a five-day safety campaign.
Ten tips for preventing stress in the workplace
20 May, 2009
Stress can make the workplace unsafe. To contribute to a safer workplace, a number of steps should be taken to reduce the stress in it, as workplace advocate Return To Work Matters points out.
Online safety tips to help young workers
19 May, 2009
Young South Australians now have a dedicated website to answer their questions about workplace safety, fair pay and conditions.
Safety responsibilities cannot be outsourced
18 May, 2009
Companies employing subcontractors should be conscious of their responsibilities to provide a safe environment for all people working on their behalf, not just employees, and that safe work practices are being carried out by all of them.
Safety initiative reduces work injuries in SA
15 May, 2009
A South Australian government safety initiative has achieved a big improvement in the number of work-related injuries at those businesses with the worst track records for injuries and claims.
Public comment period for plant regulation closing soon
04 May, 2009
Safe Work Australia has issued a reminder that the three-month public comment period on plant regulation ends Friday 15 May 2009.
