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.
ASCC seeks safety experts
15 November, 2006
The ASCC is looking for health and safety experts to make up an Occupational Health and Safety Workers Compensation Expert Panel.
NHP takes over STAHL distributorship
01 November, 2006
NHP will take over the Australian distribution of the STAHL range of hazardous area equipment following an agreement between the two companies.
WA winners announced
01 November, 2006
The winners of the WA Work Safety Awards were announced by John Bowler, Minister for Employment Protection at the Safety Achievers Dinner last week.
ACT winners announced
27 October, 2006
The winners of the ACT OHS Awards were announced last night at a presentation by Industrial Relations minister Andrew Barr.
Training in 5S
19 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.improvementtools.com/
The 5S system is a well-known program for managing safety, productivity and quality in the workplace. It can be applied to any industry and aims to provide financial benefits as well as improving employee morale.
NSW Safe Work Award winners announced
19 October, 2006
The winners of the 2006 WorkCover Safe Work Awards were announced last night as part of this year’s Safe Work Week activities.
Workplace dangers awareness campaign
04 October, 2006
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched a state-wide advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers in workplaces.
Premiums cut by another 5%
28 September, 2006
A further 5% reduction in workers compensation premiums for NSW will enable businesses to focus more on workplace safety, according to an Australian industry representative.
