25 workplace deaths in Victoria this year 15 Dec 2011 0 comments WorkSafe Victoria has recorded nine work-related deaths since 21 November.
Mine safety laws under review 15 Dec 2011 0 comments The Queensland Supreme Court has quashed the right of BMA and the CFMEU to organise elections for health and safety representatives at coalmines.
Conviction and fine after owner trapped under house 14 Dec 2011 0 comments A SMALL Geelong restumping company was convicted and fined $40,000 after a job went wrong, resulting in a house owner trapped under the house.
Abattoir fined over holiday job injury 14 Dec 2011 0 comments A South Australian abattoir has been fined $45 500 after a holiday worker suffered hand at the site.
New standards for Approved Workplace Rehabilitation Providers launched 14 Dec 2011 0 comments WorkCover WA has developed new Service Provision and Service Descriptions (standards) for Approved Rehabilitation Workplace Providers.
Correct chemical protection is critical 8 Dec 2011 0 comments With most industries often using many different chemicals, it is critical that workers are issued with hand protection that will provide the highest level of protection for their work environment.
New Work Health and Safety laws: will your business comply? 8 Dec 2011 0 comments The new model Work Health and Safety Act is due to take effect next January for most Australian states. Angela Welsh spoke to EI Legal practice manager, Patricia Ryan, about how the changes will…
Mechanic bleeds to death 8 Dec 2011 0 comments A 53-year-old mechanic has bled to death after cutting his elbow working on the brakes of a digger at an industrial equipment auctioneer in Perth.
Miner sues after leg amputated 8 Dec 2011 0 comments A former Queensland miner is suing for nearly $2 million after losing his leg in a mining accident.
Fair Work allows HWE to continue urine testing 8 Dec 2011 0 comments Fair Work Australia has upheld the right of mining contractor HWE to take urine samples of workers, despite protests from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
New drug warning for miners 8 Dec 2011 0 comments Doctors have warned miners to be cautious of using a body-building supplement containing a synthetic stimulant used to stay awake.
NSW launches wood manufacturing safety project 1 Dec 2011 0 comments NSW’s wood component manufacturing industry is among the state’s highest risk industries. In response, WorkCover NSW has announced a new project to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses and improve…
Liquidation no excuse for safety lapse 1 Dec 2011 0 comments METROPOLITAN Plumbing has been convicted and fined $55,000 for a workplace injury, even though it has gone into liquidation.
WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Midland 1 Dec 2011 0 comments WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 53-year-old mechanic at Midland.
WorkSafe investigates serious incident at Scott River East 1 Dec 2011 0 comments WorkSafe is investigating a collision between a four-wheel-drive and a quad bike last week that left a 25-year-old man critically injured.
Caveat emptor when dealing with safety cold callers 1 Dec 2011 0 comments WORKSAFE Victoria says business operators need to be wary of cold callers offering health and safety services.
