WorkSafe WA updates safety program for young workers 30 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA has announced an updated version of its SmartMove safety and health website for young workers.
OHS charges for stranding divers 30 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland has laid OHS charges against AP Vessel Management, after it stranded two divers in May 2008.
Interactive forum to yield better return to work outcomes 30 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria is hosting an interactive forum in Melbourne’s west on 3 February 2009, aimed at helping employers develop a strong safety and return to work culture in their businesses.
Vacuumed arm negligence case thrown out 29 Jan 2009 0 comments THE DISTRICT Court of Western Australia has thrown out a case brought by a worker against two companies, alleging they had failed their duty of care.
Factory fire not so juicy 29 Jan 2009 0 comments THE MILDURA Fruit juice processing plant has sustained damage to the tune of $5m, after it went up in flames on 26 January 2009.
New Zealand miner to install vehicle simulators 28 Jan 2009 0 comments NEW Zealand-based Doug Hood Mining says it will enhance its safety training by using a range of Advanced Equipment (AE) Simulators from Immersive Technologies.
Crane driver killed by falling piece of metal 28 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA is investigating a fatal accident in which a man was struck by a falling piece of metal.
Handling items above shoulder height a hazard 28 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria has released a safety alert on the hazards of handling items above shoulder height, especially when loading or unloading overstacked pallets.
Gillard wants parliament-independent OHS agency 27 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKPLACE Relations Minister Julia Gillard wants an occupational health and safety agency which does not need federal parliamentary approval.
Personal protection essential in sunburnt country 27 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKERS who cannot avoid exposure to the sun in the course of their work should take measures to stave off the risk of skin cancer, according to WorkSafe WA.
Largest asbestos research institute opens in Sydney’s west 23 Jan 2009 0 comments THE WORLD’s largest stand-alone asbestos diseases and research institute has been opened at Sydney’s Concord Hospital.
Industrea to provide mine safety equipment to South Africa 22 Jan 2009 0 comments INDUSTREA will be providing $10.71m worth of mining productivity and safety equipment to BHP Billiton www.bhpbilliton.com mines in South Africa.
Taking the dive into occupational health and safety 22 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland has established a dive unit in Cairns, to deal with health and safety issues specific to diving and snorkelling.
Workplace safety sideshow in Upper Florentine tussle 21 Jan 2009 0 comments THE TASMANIAN Greens have criticised Forestry Tasmania for what they claim are double standards in regards to workplace safety for protestors and its own workers.
Three days of insight at National Workers Compensation Summit 21 Jan 2009 0 comments MELBOURNE will be hosting the 10th National Workers Compensation Summit from 23 to 25 February 2009.
Designing OHS solutions for a more obese workforce 20 Jan 2009 0 comments THE AUSTRALIAN Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a research report which looks at the importance of having accurate anthropometric data for occupational health and safety designs.
More workplace fatalities in regional Victoria than in metro 20 Jan 2009 0 comments STATISTICS from 2008 found regional Victoria had more work-related deaths than metropolitan areas, despite having only a quarter of the population.
Fined after worker struck by moving pipe 20 Jan 2009 0 comments A SYDNEY-based manufacturing company has been fined $35,000 after a worker was injured at its Carol Park factory in May 2007.
Use of RCDs urged after fatal electric shock 19 Jan 2009 0 comments NT WORKSAFE has released a health and safety alert to remind workers and employers about the potential for fatal electric shock from live electrical equipment such as industrial battery chargers.
Two die as tractor collides with power lines 19 Jan 2009 0 comments TWO people have died on a farm in New Zealand after their tractor collided with power lines.
Seminar on vision and overuse injuries in the workplace 19 Jan 2009 0 comments THE HUMAN Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia is holding a full-day seminar covering Vision in the Workplace and Keyboard Overuse Injuries to the Neck and Shoulders.
Fatigue kills commercial vehicle driver 16 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA has issued a safety alert after a commercial vehicle driver was killed by fatigue.
Safety equipment rental service 15 Jan 2009 0 comments DRAEGER Safety Pacific has established a rental fleet of gas detection and respiratory protection safety equipment.
Early-bird registrations open for Safety In Action 2009 15 Jan 2009 0 comments THE SAFETY Institute of Australia has opened early-bird registrations for its Safety In Action Conference 2009 and workshop, with a 20% discount.
Australian Defence Force faces asbestos controversy 14 Jan 2009 0 comments A RISK assessment report by defence contractor SYPAQ Systems has warned thousands of defence personnel could have been exposed to chrysotile asbestos, a carcinogen.
Four NSW businesses to compete for national OHS accolades 14 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKCOVER NSW has congratulated four NSW businesses for becoming finalists at the Australian Safety and Compensation Council’s annual Safe Work Australia Awards.
Surface mine worker killed by falling plant door 13 Jan 2009 0 comments THE QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy says a surface mine worker has been killed after being struck by the right hand hopper door of a mobile crushing plant.
Supervisor electrocuted by dishwasher 13 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA is investigating the death of a 29-year-old cleaning supervisor who is believed to have been electrocuted at the Malaga Markets on 11 January 2009.
Amended bill could open way for OHS discrimination civil litigation 12 Jan 2009 0 comments UNDER proposed laws, Victorian employees would be able to sue employers who discriminate against them for engaging in occupational health and safety activities.
WorkSafe sets sights for 2009 12 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria says it will be focusing on the small and medium construction and utilities sector in 2009, after it recorded nearly half of Victoria’s traumatic work-related deaths in 2008.
Maintenance worker survives 40m fall 9 Jan 2009 0 comments A MAINTENANCE worker at the Yallourn W Power Station in the LaTrobe Valley has survived a 30 to 40m fall, after his harness failed.
Workplaces must have trained rehabilitation coordinators 9 Jan 2009 0 comments Workplaces in South Australia with 30 or more employees are now required to have properly-trained rehabilitation and return to work coordinators.
Public comment sought for OHS initiatives 9 Jan 2009 0 comments SAFEWORK SA is inviting the public to submit comments on five occupational health, safety and welfare initiatives.
NOPSA investigates Christmas fatality on offshore vessel 8 Jan 2009 0 comments THE NATIONAL Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority is investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Christmas Eve 2008 on board the Karratha Spirit facility.
‘Tis the season to be cautious 7 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA has reminded workers and employers to keep safe when returning to work after the festive season.
Double trouble: two companies fined over skylight fall 7 Jan 2009 0 comments TWO companies have been fined over an incident in which a young worker fell 4.5m through a skylight.
Queensland minister urges safety boost in mines 6 Jan 2009 0 comments QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has urged mining industry chiefs to lift safety standards in the state’s mines, with particular attention to workers using heavy machinery.
Toilets to help truckies reduce fatigue 6 Jan 2009 0 comments NINE toilet facilities will be installed in key rest areas across the south west of Queensland, in a bid to help heavy vehicle drivers reduce fatigue.
Two-day course on advanced injury management 6 Jan 2009 0 comments IFAP is holding a two day course on advanced injury management in mid-January 2009.
Summer sun warning for outdoor workers 5 Jan 2009 0 comments WORKCOVER NSW has issued a warning to employers and workers who work outdoors to protect themselves from the sun this summer.
Contractors fined for construction site fall 5 Jan 2009 0 comments THE HEAD contractor and subcontractor at Rhodes Corporate Park construction site have been fined a total of $343,500 for an incident where a 19 year old fell 15m on the site.
High safety standards found in WA construction sites 5 Jan 2009 0 comments A WORKSAFE inspection program of construction sites in WA has revealed some areas of concern, but generally good compliance standards.