Rights of inspections
20 March, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
Like them or hate them, workplace inspectors are a necessary part of workplace practice in Australia
Machine guarding warnings follow mill injury
15 March, 2007
SafeWork 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, 2007
In 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, 2007
The 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, 2007
Unguarded 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, 2007
The 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, 2007
A construction company has been fined for the second time for not providing edge protection on a construction site.
Safety barriers
25 January, 2007 | Supplied by: Actisafe
ActiGard 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.
Pilz Safety controller
25 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.pilz.com.au/
The Pilz PNOZmulti modular safety controller offers a good level of diagnostics via the front-panel LEDs and the facility for connecting a laptop PC via a serial port.
WorkSafe impersonators in Victoria
17 November, 2006
Victorian 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, 2006
Australia'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, 2006
The 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.
Safeguarding a 119-path 'pigging' system
13 October, 2006
A silicone pig sweeps through the lines at Wolf Blass, entering a 'key station' where winery staff must choose one of 119 paths with the precision of an air traffic controller
Victoria’s OHS prosecutions go live
12 October, 2006
The 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, 2006
A New Zealand manufacturer has been fined $9000 after a 14-year-old boy was injured at its premises.
