Union to pursue legal action against resource companies for FIFOs
08 February, 2016The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the ETU, who will now pursue legal action against major resource companies for millions of dollars in unpaid termination payments for FIFO workers.
Hazelwood mine operator charged for 2014 fire
05 February, 2016The operator of the Hazelwood power station and mine in Victoria's Latrobe Valley has been charged with 10 workplace safety breaches over the 2014 fire that burned near Morwell in the state's south-east.
Sign-writing company charged over fatal wall collapse
05 February, 2016 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaA sign-writing company has been charged and fined over its role in the collapse of a wall that killed three people in Melbourne in 2013.
White paper on nitrogen dioxide limits for mine safety
05 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Draeger Australia Pty. Ltd.A new Dräger white paper addressing mine safety in Canada and the trends towards lower NO2 limits can help mines prepare their operations.
Australians are spending more on mental health services and employers need to take notice
04 February, 2016 by Allan Fels, University of MelbourneThere are definite costs of mental illness in the workplace but the return on investment in a mentally healthy workplace can be a big boost to the bottom line.
Personal expectations and injury recovery outcomes
03 February, 2016 by Robert Aurbach, contributor to Return to Work Matters | Supplied by: Return To Work Matters Pty LtdLooking at personal expectations around injury recovery, a recent study may just confirm what many of us already expected...
Safety watches to protect mental health workers
03 February, 20163G safety watches that alert emergency services to a wearer's exact location will be given to Victorian health workers to help reduce mental health violence against them.
Tougher laws needed for unsafe building products: union
02 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Construction Forestry Mining Energy UnionThe CFMEU is calling on the federal government to step up regulation over the use of imported and unsafe building products that fail to meet Australian standards.
Changes to mining WHS laws take effect
01 February, 2016Amendments to legislation that regulates WHS in the mining and petroleum industries in NSW take effect today.
ETU launches $1 million FIFO wage claim
01 February, 2016The ETU is planning to file an action for FIFO workers in the Fair Work Commission for missed wages that could amount to over $1 million.
Five top tips to help avoid industrial lawsuits
29 January, 2016 by Crown Equipment | Supplied by: Crown Equipment Pty LtdCrown Equipment has supplied five top tips that it believes will help to reduce the chance of employee injury and possible legal exposure.
Pipeline safety and risk to feature at AOG 2016
29 January, 2016Pipeline safety and risk will be on the agenda this year at the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG 2016), to be held in Perth from 24 to 26 February.
Process safety guide for OHS generalists
27 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Safety Institute of AustraliaA new guide for OHS generalists on process safety will be developed and made available later in the year through a joint collaboration between OHS professionals and safety engineers.
New tool for meth addiction
27 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlinders University has launched a new tool in the battle against methamphetamine addiction in Australia.
Musculoskeletal disorders training course
25 January, 2016As musculoskeletal disorders account for over 40% of workers compensation claims in NSW mining, a popular education program will be running again in NSW to help combat the problem.
