ACT revamps work safety law
21 August, 2008
The ACT government has moved to improve safety at work with the introduction of the Work Safety Bill 2008, replacing the current law which is almost 20 years old.
Safety cultures needed to save lives
21 August, 2008
New Zealand business leaders have been urged to show the way in encouraging a safety culture within workplaces, during discussions at the Leaders in Health and Safety Summit held in Wellington this week.
Safety beacons
18 August, 2008
Eflare Corporation has expanded its line of safety beacons with three additional products.
PT4300 pressure sensor
18 August, 2008
The PT4300 is a media isolated, stainless steel pressure sensor for use in oil and gas, refrigeration, gas compression, test stands and industrial OEM applications.
Safety guidelines for ACT subcontractors
18 August, 2008
The ACT government has launched the Occupational Health Safety and Environment SubbyPack for the ACT Building and Construction Industry.
Infrared thermometer
18 August, 2008
The Extech 42511/42512 dual laser infrared thermometer uses dual lasers to identify the exact measuring spot when they converge to a single spot.
Tower lamps
18 August, 2008
The Gemini-G1 range of tower lamps are stackable LED beacons with applications in machine status indication, machine guarding, factory traffic control and many other areas.
Position controller software
18 August, 2008
The Praxxis Panfold application has been released. This software loads into Praxxis displays and position controllers to provide a complete solution that controls the fold angle on a pan folder or long folder or similar machine.
Fosters receives $1.125m OHS fine
08 August, 2008
Fosters Australia has received a massive $1.125m fine for serious safety failings which led to the death of a worker at its Abbotsford (Melbourne) brewery in April 2006.
NSW increases workers compensation death benefits
30 July, 2008
Premier Morris Iemma recently met with the CFMEU Workplace Tragedy Family Support Group to promote the upcoming changes to the workers compensation death benefits.
Supreme Court overrules joint OHS appeal
24 July, 2008
The SA Supreme Court has overruled the joint appeal lodged by Santos Limited and Diemould Tooling Services, clarifying a key point of law for prosecuting serious breaches of workplace safety laws.
Public comment sought on machinery regs
22 July, 2008
The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on the draft code of practice for safeguarding of machinery and plant.
Poison people — who’s obstructing safety in your workplace? Part 3
15 July, 2008 by Andrew Douglas*
Proactive management of problem employees is crucial, as management should aim to neutralise the problem behaviour as soon as possible.
WorkSafe targeting regions identified as unsafe
11 July, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has announced a program of intervention activities over the coming 12 months that will focus on a compiled list of metropolitan and regional areas identified as being in need of OHS improvement, based on workers compensation claims.
Valve labeller
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
Praher Valves has released a colour-coded labelling system for valves and pipe clips.
