Man dies after being caught in lathe
23 June, 2009A man has died in hospital two weeks after his clothes were caught in an operating lathe at a factory in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Pilz PSENslock safety gate switch and interlock
09 June, 2009Pilz has introduced a gate switch with an interlock with a non-contact transponder for the switching function and an electromagnet to hold the gate closed.
Light curtain
09 June, 2009 byDesigned for the protection of workers exposed to dangerous machines, the Admiral AX light curtain features two safe static outputs and can work without external control units, with all the safety functions integrated inside the emitter and the receiver. It complies with the requirements of the European Standard EN61496-1 and the International Standard IEC 61496-1-2.
The consequences of not making the workplace safe
01 June, 2009The employer and manager of a Victorian company which had two serious safety incidents in 13 months have been ordered to pay fines of $376,000.
Meat company fined for safety breaches
06 May, 2009A Central Queensland meat processor has been fined $114,000 after two cleaners broke their arms in similar incidents only five months apart.
Machine incident a warning to all
15 April, 2009A recent injury to a worker who was cleaning a machine that was in operation at the time sends out a reminder to be vigilant in keeping the workplace safe.
Garment manufacturer fined over work injury
30 March, 2009A leading Australian manufacturer of boots and garments was recently convicted and fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court following an injury suffered by an employee.
Furniture maker convicted over amputated finger
02 March, 2009A recent conviction in Adelaide highlights the need for proper machine guarding and training to prevent young workers experiencing serious workplace injuries.
New industry safety standards
27 February, 2009A new WorkCover NSW initiative will release guidelines on a number of industrial occupations and situations to help reduce injuries through greater safety awareness.
Public comment invited for plant safety regulation
16 February, 2009The ASCC is inviting comments from industry on a dicussion paper on safety requirements of plant and equipment.
Return to work advisory service
16 February, 2009A new program was launched recently to assist injured workers return to work.
Information on new Work Safety Act
22 January, 2009The new ACT Work Safety Act 2008 takes effect July 2009. To assist businesses come to a better understanding of it, the OHS Commissioner's website lists a series of documents providing information on the Act.
WA safety inspection program
16 January, 2009A WorkSafe safety inspection in regional WA has issued a generally good report about safety in construction, but has revealed some areas of continuing concern that need to be improved.
Fine after faulty machine injures worker
06 January, 2009A South Australian company's poor attitude to machine safety that left a worker severly injured has brought about a conviction and a hefty penalty.
Court fines company director $100K for fatality
16 December, 2008A company director and his firm have each been convicted and fined $100,000 after a worker’s death in August 2006. It is the first time a company director has been convicted under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, and the highest penalty ever imposed on an individual under the Act.
