Rights of inspections
20 March, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistLike them or hate them, workplace inspectors are a necessary part of workplace practice in Australia
Machine guarding warnings follow mill injury
15 March, 2007SafeWork SA has warned industry that safety guards for old or little-used machines, and proper training in their use, are a must in every workplace.
New national safety campaigns
14 March, 2007In Perth last week, Australian and New Zealand workplace safety authorities discussed current national safety campaigns and set campaign priorities for the year ahead.
OHS policies head up today’s election agenda
09 March, 2007The New South Wales state election campaign is heating up, with OHS policies topping today’s agenda.
Unguarded machinery an easy issue to fix
23 February, 2007Unguarded machines and inadequate procedures are some of the easiest workplace health and safety issues to fix, according to WorkSafe Vic executive director, John Merritt.
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
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.
