Returning to work after injury made easier 18 Dec 2008 0 comments A LEADING rehabilitation group has released a series of tips to improve outcomes for employees returning to work after workplace injuries.
Electrical OH&S changes around the corner 17 Dec 2008 0 comments CHANGES to OH&S regulations that require electrical equipment on construction and demolition sites to be tested and tagged come into effect on 01 January 2009.
Two workers killed in tanker accident 17 Dec 2008 0 comments THE death of two workers in Western Australia has prompted WorkSafe to issue a safety warning on loading and unloading tankers.
Workplaces to review stacking safety procedures: WorkSafe WA 16 Dec 2008 0 comments WorkSafe WA is prompting workplaces to check their safety procedures for stacking goods following the deaths of several workers.
Poor workplace injury procedures create worker stress 15 Dec 2008 0 comments A LACK of occupational physicians and poor understanding of return-to-work procedures is creating stress for injured workers in South East NSW, according to a recent research project.
Queensland worker crushed by bus 15 Dec 2008 0 comments A QUEENSLAND bus company has been fined after a worker had his pelvis crushed by a bus near Beenleigh.
Nail gun accident claims worker’s eye 12 Dec 2008 0 comments A Brisbane-based construction company has been fined $30,000 after a worker lost an eye in a nail gun accident.
MP3 players pose safety hazards: SafeWork WA 11 Dec 2008 0 comments Listening to MP3 players at work can be hazardous to users’ hearing and increase the risk of injury, according to WorkSafe WA.
Protestors compromise OH&S in Tasmania 10 Dec 2008 0 comments WORKPLACE Standards Tasmania has warned the tactics used by protestors in the southern forests are putting lives at risk.
Safe Work Bill amendments needed to improve OH&S laws: ACTU 9 Dec 2008 0 comments UNIONS are pushing politicians to accept amendments to the Safe Work Bill to fast-track improvements to workplace health and safety laws.
Mining company fined for workplace safety breach 9 Dec 2008 0 comments A SOUTH Australian mining company has been fined $65,000 following the death of a worker at the Port Pirie smelter in 2004.
Fall protection hits high note 8 Dec 2008 0 comments NORGUARD has released a new line of fall protection safety products for use in hazardous work environments.
NSW takes action to harmonise state OH&S systems 5 Dec 2008 0 comments WorkCover NSW has taken moves to harmonise state occupational health and safety systems by recognising OH&S induction qualifications that are obtained in South Australia.
ASCC releases workplace safety reports 4 Dec 2008 0 comments THE Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has launched the National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance (NHEWS) handbook, and released results for the 2008 NHEWS survey.
SafeWork SA warns employers against asbestos removal 3 Dec 2008 0 comments SAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety regulations.
Layer Tech recognised for safety 2 Dec 2008 0 comments LAYER TECH has been commended for its Froglift Vacuum Layer Picker at the 2008 WorkSafe Victoria awards held in Melbourne recently.
Recycling company to cough up hefty fine 1 Dec 2008 0 comments A RECYCLING company has been fined $140,000 in the NSW Industrial Court after a boundary wall collapsed into a car park at Taren Point in South Sydney.
