Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2012
Federal Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator Eric Abetz, has blasted the revised National Code on Bullying, saying it “takes the nanny state to the extreme”.
Act on dangerous machines warns WorkSafe
WorkSafe Victoria has released statistics that show almost 450 body parts have been amputated from Victorian workers by common types of machinery in the State’s workplaces over the last five years.
NSW SafeWork winners announced
The New South Wales Government has announced the winners of this year’s 2012 NSW WorkCover SafeWork Awards at a gala night in Sydney.
Sexual harassment rife as progress stalls
Sexual harassment rates in the workplace have reached an all time high, with progress in combating it stalling, according to a new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
WHS professionals in high demand finds Hays
Workplace Health and Safety specialists are enjoying a spike in labour demand, especially in the construction sector, according to international recruitment specialist Hays.
WorkCover to hold free noise webinar
With hazardous noise increasingly accounting for major hearing loss in New South Wales workplaces, WorkCover NSW has announced it will hold a free webinar today on managing noise in the workplace.
NT introduces rail safety reform
The Northern Territory Government has introduced the Rail Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2012 before Territory Parliament, which, if passed, will allow for the creation of a single regulatory body to preside over rail safety.
Tasmania launches workplace health guide
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new guide aimed at helping employers improve workplace productivity, health and safety.
Fair Work agencies sign MoU
Fair Work Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Building and Construction have formalised their commitment to national productivity with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the issue.
WA appoints new RSC chair
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of former deputy commissioner of WA police Murray Lampard as the new chair of the Road Safety Council.
Be prepared for cyclone season urges WorkSafe
WorkSafe Western Australia has urged businesses throughout the North-West of the State to prepare contingency plans for the onset of the cyclone season.
Tasmania joins rail safety system
The Tasmanian Parliament has passed legislation that will see the state join the country’s first National Rail Safety Regulator.
WA Work Safety Award winners announced
The Western Australian Government has announced the five winners of the prestigious 2012 Work Safety Awards Western Australia.
Crush guard for Commonwealth quad bikes
The Federal Government has announced a suite of measures designed to improve quad bike safety at a recent forum of farmers, unions and industry representatives on the safety of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
SA secures WHS deal
The South Australian Government has welcomed the breaking of the political deadlock that will allow for the progression of the nationally harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation.
Shorten launches Safe Work Australia Week
The Federal Minister for Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, has launched the 2012 Safe Work Australia Week by calling on workplaces and workers to raise awareness of work health and safety issues.
Workplace safety? There's an app for that
Workplace health and safety specialist SafetyCulture has released the next version of their OHS workplace auditor app.
Side airbags get safety nod
The Victorian Government has released the results of a study into the effectiveness of side airbags at the Australian Performance Vehicles (APV) Tech Centre in Melbourne.
VicRoads launches truck safety blitz
Heavy vehicle safety and roadworthiness has been brought under the spotlight under a new initiative launched by VicRoads in conjunction with Victoria Police and WorkSafe Victoria.
WA to expand MIAC
The Western Australian Government has announced an expansion of the Mining Industry Advisory Committee in a bid to promote greater representation from the sector.
Work safety up, but we've got a way to go
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.