SafeWork SA urging workers to stay safe during holiday season 17 Dec 2009 0 comments SAFEWORK SA says it is urging South Australians to keep safety a priority in workplaces during the holiday season.
WA Commission releases new code of practice for safeguarding machinery and plant 16 Dec 2009 0 comments THE WA Commission for Occupational Safety and Health has released a new code of practice for safeguarding machinery and plant.
WorkSafe WA releases heat stress warning 16 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE WA says the recent death of a Queenslander who was installing roof insulation has prompted its warning on guarding against the effects of extreme temperatures.
Safe to Work Christmas and New Year closing dates 16 Dec 2009 0 comments REED Business Information, which runs the Safe to Work industrial news site and newsletter, will be taking an end-of-year break between 21 December 2009 and 8 January 2010.
ACTU says recent statistics prove national OHS laws should focus on employee welfare 15 Dec 2009 0 comments THE ACTU says recent statistics which show a rise in 2008-09 work-related deaths means the new national workplace health and safety laws need to focus on the welfare of employees.
WA Government not adopting all model national OHS laws 15 Dec 2009 0 comments THE WESTERN Australia Government says it supports the principle model OHS harmonisation laws but will keep its own settings in some areas.
Safety industry gain new PR approach: The Word Press 15 Dec 2009 0 comments THE WORD Press says global IT technology means advertising agencies are no longer the perfect fit for industrial small and medium enterprises.
WRMC endorses harmonised model Work Health and Safety Act 14 Dec 2009 0 comments NATIONAL OHS laws will become a reality, following the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council’s (WRMC) decision to endorse the model Work Health and Safety Act.
Delta Ohm releases HD45/6 air quality monitors 14 Dec 2009 0 comments DELTA Ohm, distributed in Australia by W & B Instruments, has released the HD45/6 series of air quality monitors for indoor use.
Mettler Toledo launches industrial weights for safe testing 14 Dec 2009 0 comments METTLER Toledo has launched its own industrial weights series, said to be designed with a focus on safe and productive working environments.
Konekt opens branch in NSW Central Coast 11 Dec 2009 0 comments OCCUPATIONAL health and risk management company Konekt, has opened a new branch in Tuggerah to service increased demand on NSW Central Coast.
SafeWork SA imposes new Code of Practice for first aid kits in 2010 10 Dec 2009 0 comments SAFEWORK SA says a new Approved Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace will come into effect in the state on 10 December 2010.
Moore Industries releases safety-certified single loop logic solvers whitepaper 10 Dec 2009 0 comments MOORE Industries has released a new whitepaper titled Safety Instrumented Systems: The Logic of Single Loop Logic Solvers, which examines the new generation of safety-certified Single Loop Logic…
National OHS laws progress to WRMC 10 Dec 2009 0 comments THE SAFE Work Australia Members met December 9th for the second time since becoming an independent statutory body on 1 November 2009.
Building company fined for not providing edge protection 9 Dec 2009 0 comments BUILDING company Generation Homes has been fined $6,500 for failing to provide edge protection on one of its building sites.
PILZ introduces PNOZ m3p and PNOZ mo5p for burner control 9 Dec 2009 0 comments PILZ has introduced the new PNOZ m3p and PNOZ mo5p units, which it says are specifically designed to safely monitor and control burners, furnaces and boilers.
Company fined for failing to have a lockout machine procedure 9 Dec 2009 0 comments WORK Safe WA says a Perth company has been fined $20,000 for not providing a safe workplace after an employee’s hand was crushed in machinery.
Safe Work Australia releases new reports on workplace fatalities 8 Dec 2009 0 comments SAFE Work Australia has published two new reports on workplace fatalities which are available for viewing on its website.
ComOps clients finalists in Return to Work Awards 8 Dec 2009 0 comments COMOPS says three of its clients were finalists in the Return to Work Awards 2009, which recognise organisations who help injured workers make successful returns to work.
AFIA releases safety procedures for working near electrical fittings in roofs 8 Dec 2009 0 comments THE ALUMINIUM Foil Insulation Association (AFIA) has released a set of safety procedures designed to minimise risks associated with working near electrical fittings in roofs.
WorkCover WA hosts workers’ compensation and injury management seminars 7 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKCOVER WA is hosting two workers’ compensation and injury management seminars in the Kimberely region on 8 December and 17 December 2009.
Lockout Services releases Lockout system for machinery and equipment operation 7 Dec 2009 0 comments LOCKOUT Services has released its Lockout system, said to provide a lockout solution for operation of machinery and equipment in potentially hazardous environments.
Wormald to offer GCE Sabre Medical’s Manual and Automatic Resuscitation System 7 Dec 2009 0 comments WORMALD is now offering GCE Sabre Medical’s Manual and Automatic Resuscitation System (MARS) as part of its Life Safety and Rescue equipment portfolio.
WorkSafe urging employers to meet return to work obligations 4 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria says it will be targeting employers during December 2009 to ensure they are meeting their return to work obligations for injured workers.
SA Labor and Liberal Parties reject Greens’ WorkCover bill 4 Dec 2009 0 comments THE SOUTH Australian Labor and Liberal Parties have rejected a Greens’ Private Member’s Bill, which addresses changes made in 2008 to the state's WorkCover scheme.
Vanglobe hires misting fans to reduce heat in summer 3 Dec 2009 0 comments KENNARDS Hire claims a resin powder manufacturer has hired two misting fans for its Brisbane headquarters, after trialling the cooling devices last summer in 2008.
Techs4Biz launches Pervidi Safety Inspection Management version 5.20 3 Dec 2009 0 comments TECHS4BIZ has launched its Pervidi Safety Inspection Management version 5.20, said to include enhanced deficiency management and automated corrective actions.
Quarry company convicted and fined after death of worker 3 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE says a major quarry company which operates in Victoria and Queensland has been convicted and fined $650,000 after the death of a worker in 2005.
WorkSafe Victoria calls for a fatality free December 2009 2 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria has made a call for employers and workers to do everything possible to ensure December 2009 is fatality free.
Enware introduces EL485 hand-held eyewash and body spray for hazardous liquid spills 2 Dec 2009 0 comments ENWARE has introduced the EL485 hand-held eyewash and body spray, said to provide a quick response to hazardous substances including acid and alkalis.
Capital Safety Australia releases ExoFit XP Flotation safety harness 2 Dec 2009 0 comments CAPITAL Safety Australia has released the ExoFit XP Flotation safety harness with in-built personal flotation device.
ACTU urges government to stop Ceiling Insulation Stimulus Scheme 1 Dec 2009 0 comments THE ACTU says the Federal Government should stop the Ceiling Insulation Stimulus Scheme until major improvements are made to its safety, training and licensing standards.
SES Victoria ordered to carry out state-wide safety review 1 Dec 2009 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria says the State Emergency Service (SES) has been ordered to carry out a state-wide safety review and improve its operations as part of a penalty ordered by a Mildura Magistrate.
Comcare begins proceedings against Linfox for forklift incident 1 Dec 2009 0 comments COMCARE says it has begun proceedings in the Federal Court against Linfox Australia in relation to a forklift incident which resulted in serious crush injuries to an employee.