457 visa exploitation allegations up 900%
19 February, 2007The safety of workers employed under 457 visas has again come under scrutiny after a 900% increase in allegations of exploitation of such workers.
Company fined again for unprotected edge
16 February, 2007A construction company has been fined for the second time for not providing edge protection on a construction site.
Safety barriers
25 January, 2007ActiGard is a range of bollards, guards, safety rails and posts designed to protect vulnerable equipment and stock from accidental damage and staff from potential dangers such as operating machinery, forklifts and other hazards.
WorkSafe impersonators in Victoria
17 November, 2006Victorian businesses are being warned to look out for WorkSafe impersonators offering health and safety services or advertising deals.
Safety leaders support uniform OHS
31 October, 2006Australia's politicians are being urged to "stop playing games" and work together for consistent OHS laws by workplace safety professionals.
NSW business disappointed at delay to OHS Act
26 October, 2006The NSW government has announced plans to send the state’s draft Occupational Health and Safety Act for a further six-month review despite expressions of disappointment by Australian business and industry groups.
Victoria’s OHS prosecutions go live
12 October, 2006The Victorian Workcover Authority (VWA) has updated the way in which details of its prosecutions can be accessed.
Manufacturing no-go for under 15s
20 September, 2006A New Zealand manufacturer has been fined $9000 after a 14-year-old boy was injured at its premises.
Short road to success
04 September, 2006 by Wendy CramerThe Safety Show, Sydney has enjoyed incredible success and growth in the relatively short time since its inception. Safety Solutions takes a look back at the evolution of this event and takes a look forward at what to expect for 2006
500 Australian Standards to be cut
28 August, 2006To maintain relevant Australian Standards, Standards Australia has embarked on a project to reassess about 2000 standards sectors that are more than 10 years old.
ASCC develops guidelines for safe design
28 August, 2006The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a guidance document outlining the principles of safe design as a means of preventing injuries in the workplace.
Assess and reduce risk
14 August, 2006How do you ensure a machine is properly safeguarded? Chris Soranno from STI Machine Services has devised a 12-step process that offers a thorough risk assessment for the safe and efficient operation of industrial machinery
A rewarding safety program
14 August, 2006An incentive program can be just the thing to boost a flagging safety program. But the emphasis shouldn't be just on 'what' to reward employees with
Employee injured by identified hazard
08 August, 2006An ACT company has been fined $200,000 under a new OHS law after a worker was injured by a hazard previously identified by the company’s risk assessment process.
Call for entries to SA safety awards
04 August, 2006SafeWork SA is calling for entries into the Safe Work Awards for 2006.