ACTU petitions government on OHS amendments
08 September, 2008
The ACTU has an online petition calling on the government to introduce the highest standards of OHS through the harmonisation process currently underway. The petition calls for amendments to legislation to meet the minimum standards detailed in the ACTU OHS Charter.
Sentence for compo fraud
04 September, 2008
A Loch Sport sawmill labourer faces the possibility of six months in gaol after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $17,000 in workers compensation payments.
NSW beats national workplace injuries average
04 September, 2008
The incidence rate of workplace injuries across NSW is below the national average, according to the ASCC's 10th Comparative Performance Monitoring Report for 2006–07.
Inspectors focus on furniture-making industry
18 August, 2008
WorkSafe WA will launch an inspection campaign in the furniture (cabinet-making) industry next month to reduce injuries in the sector.
Anti-slip stair tread
18 August, 2008
The Everlast rubber stair tread is suitable for steps and landings, offering slip resistance under both wet and dry conditions.
Drum trolley
18 August, 2008
The Multi Purpose Drum Trolley is easy to load due to its swing axle, which moves the load centre back as users tilt the drum until it comes to rest on four wheels.
Anti-slip floor treatment
18 August, 2008
Grip Activator is a floor treatment that minutely alters the tread pattern of the floor surface and greatly increases slip resistance.
Drum vacuum
18 August, 2008
The Mini Reversible Drum VAC System is a powerful liquid vacuum, capable of vacuuming 20 L of liquid in less than 10 s. With the turn of a knob, the pump empties the drum, eliminating the need for dumping.
Live cable reels
18 August, 2008
The Hannay cable reels are a series of industrial-duty, long-lasting spring rewind reels for live electric cable to power tools, lights, machinery and generator lines. The quick and convenient spring rewind saves time and the heavy-duty steel construction of the reels stands up to demanding field use.
Forklift barrier
18 August, 2008
The Barrier Security Products forklift channel rails feature an outwardly facing, 200 x 6 mm thick galvanised channel, to trap the fork tines and prevent them from deflecting up and into pedestrian traffic.
OHS guidelines on lifting
18 August, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has released a list of the most common injuries related to manual lifting, in relation to industry types. Back injuries make up almost half of all claims received.
Gearbox
18 August, 2008
The Dodge MagnaGear XTR is a reducer gearbox family for heavy-duty material handling applications. The product complements the Dodge CST (controlled start transmission), which combines a gearbox with a clutch.
Safety screens
18 August, 2008
Aztex Liftwell screens are lightweight for ease of handling and transport. The screens weigh only 40 kg, but still comply with the necessary OHS requirements, including National Standard for Plant. All the necessary handling and other information is located on the front of the door.
Anti-slip floor coating
18 August, 2008
Traction Guard is a DIY product which is mopped onto the slippery surface, whether it is vinyl, polished wood, epoxy, rubber, linoleum, tiles, marble or granite.
Comparing workers comp across ANZ
12 August, 2008
The latest edition of the Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand was released by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) recently.
