Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2012
The International Standardization Organization (ISO) has released its new management system standard for road traffic safety, ISO 39001.
Report shows increasing mine safety
The Queensland Government has welcomed the release of a report that shows the state’s mine safety record is continuing to improve, with fatal injuries dropping from three in the 2010-11 period to one in the 2011-12 year.
Survey shows archaic mental health views
A survey of attitudes towards mental health issues has revealed some startling results, showing that many Australians still hold stigmatising attitudes towards people with depression.
Unhappiness at work leading to spike in mental health claims
The feeling of dreading coming to work and the stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the driving factors for the increasing number of mental health claims, according to new findings released by Comcare.
ATSB to conduct rail investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has announced it will be conducting full investigations of all passenger and freight rail networks from January next year.
Businesses buried in red tape finds ACCI survey
A new survey released by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has found that companies pay an average of $10,00 a year and five hours per week in dealing with unnecessary quantities of red tape.
Compensated injury levels down, but more to be done finds report
Compensated injury fatalities are continuing to decrease, but more must be done to ensure the nation’s workplaces are the safest they can possibly be, according to a new report released by Safe Work Australia.
Defer harmonisation urges Business SA
Corporate lobby group Business SA has announced it has called on the State Government to defer the South Australian Work Health and Safety Bill 2011, saying more time must be taken to ensure that the state has ‘appropriate and workable’ legislation.
WA announces Safety Awards finalists
The Western Australian Government has announced the finalists for the Work Safety Western Australia 2012 Awards.
Worksafe vacancies a risk to everybody warn Greens
The Western Australian Greens have warned of an increase of workplace accidents if the number of inspectors at Worksafe WA is not urgently addressed.
Resources workers oblivious to hazards
New workers entering the resources industry are dangerously unaware of the majority of hazards that surround them, according to new research published by Edith Cowan University (ECU).