The consequences of not making the workplace safe
01 June, 2009
The 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
The ASCC is inviting comments from industry on a dicussion paper on safety requirements of plant and equipment.
Return to work advisory service
16 February, 2009
A new program was launched recently to assist injured workers return to work.
Information on new Work Safety Act
22 January, 2009
The 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, 2009
A 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, 2009
A South Australian company's poor attitude to machine safety that left a worker severly injured has brought about a conviction and a hefty penalty.
Modular control panels
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The dual-button modular two-handed push-button panels from New Elfin offer the ability to configure many of the controls designed for tool machines, metal presses, folding machines, laser welding machines and more.
Wireless sensor nodes
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The DX99 battery-powered node from Banner Engineering provides a safe method to collect analog, digital and temperature information in hazardous areas. The battery-powered system features robust wireless technology and an intrinsically safe operation.
Court fines company director $100K for fatality
16 December, 2008
A 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.
Business guilty of workers compensation offence
10 December, 2008
Unfairly sacking an injured worker after sustaining a work-related injury has seen a Victorian company convicted and fined $40,000.
