Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2012
WorkSafe Victoria has announced it will be focusing its Return to Work inspectors in the western Melbourne suburbs of Laverton, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee, aiming to ensure that employees are complying with their return to work obligations for injured workers.
WorkSafe’s Return to Work Director, Ross Jones, said employers played a key role in helping injured workers get back to safe work.
“We know businesses are faced with a range of competing demands but it’s essential workplaces are addressing their legal obligations,” he said.
Almost one third of young people experience or witness workplace bullying
A recent survey has revealed that almost one in three young people have been bullied or have witnessed bullying at work.
New executive for Resources Safety
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Simon Ridge, the State's Mining Engineer, as the new executive director of Resources Safety, the body charged with enforcing safe work practices across the state's mining and resources sector. Mr Ridge was promoted to the role following the retirement of Malcolm Russell.
All aboard the safety bus in NSW
WorkCover NSW is currently touring western NSW to provide work health and safety advice to local businesses and workers.
High risk conversion deadline looms
South Australians who undertake high risk work are reminded that there is now less than one month remaining until the deadline for second year conversions to the new national Licence to Perform High Risk Work.
NT WorkSafe to hold public forum
NT WorkSafe has announced the Work Health and Safety Advisory Council will be held in Alice Springs on 13 August.
Workplace bullying inquiry to hit the road again
The Education and Employment Committee has announced it will be taking its workplace bullying inquiry onto the road once more, visiting Adelaide and Perth on August 7 and 8 respectively.
Construction industry suicide prevention program to go national
Minister for Mental Health Mark Butler has announced $5.24 million for a new suicide prevention initiative to be rolled out on construction sites across Australia.
Government publishes Fair Work Act review
The Federal Government has released the report of the independent review of the Fair Work Act, finding that the current framework is operating as intended and in accordance with legislation.