Health and safety initiatives rewarded in Victoria
13 September, 2007
The annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards had a record number of finalists this year, demonstrating the many ways that health and safety is being addressed in the arts, construction, manufacturing, entertainment and recreation industries.
Education department fined for refusing compensation
16 August, 2007
WorkSafe Victoria has warned Victorian employers that failure to submit WorkCover forms would lead to court action and fines.
Safe Work Australia Week
08 August, 2007
Safe Work Australia Week, a week to focus attention on workplace safety issues around Australia, will be held from 21 to 27 October this year.
Victorian OHS regulations 2007 commence
20 July, 2007
Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 came into operation on 1 July. This single regulation replaces Victoria’s 13 separate OHS regulations covering specific hazards, OHS issues and hazardous industries.
National safety awards
06 July, 2007
The National Safety Council of Australia and the Skilled Group invite entries from all people and organisations who believe they have excelled in the area of OHS and environment to the NSCA/Skilled Group National Safety Awards of Excellence.
Search begins for South Australian Safe Work champions
04 July, 2007
The Industrial Relations Minister Michael Wright wants South Australian organisations and individuals who practice exemplary workplace safety to be in the spotlight for this year’s Safe Work Awards.
Centennial Coal wins safety innovation award
22 May, 2007
Technology designed to eliminate the risk of injury from roof collapse in longwall mining has earned Centennial Coal Myuna the NSW Minerals Council Mine Safety Innovation of the Year Award.
Queensland show is back for 2007
21 May, 2007 by Wendy Cramer, Editor
It's almost a year since the doors opened to reveal Queensland's own dedicated occupational health and safety exhibition and event organisers are proud to say that this year's event will be 30% bigger than in 2006
National awards recognise excellence in OHS
24 April, 2007
The winners of the national Safe Work Australia Awards 2006 were announced at a ceremony at Old Parliament House last night.
OHS information sessions in WA
10 April, 2007
WorkSafeWA will hold free lunchtime information sessions throughout 2007.
Disability sector safety grants
23 February, 2007
New grants for workplace safety in disability sectors have been announced by the NSW government.
What to expect at SIA Conference 2007
21 February, 2007 by Wendy Cramer
Safety In Action Conference organisers are promising to address innovative workplace safety solutions, investigative techniques and tools for managers across its three-day program
Young men at greatest risk
04 January, 2007
Young men are the most likely group to experience a work-related injury or illness according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
New deputy for NSW Workers Compensation Commission
18 December, 2006
A new deputy president has been appointed to the NSW Workers Compensation Commission.
More national employers move to Comcare
14 December, 2006
More of Australia’s big employers are moving out of state-based safety and compensation schemes to Comcare, a move which could lead to reduced payouts for injured workers says the ACTU.
