Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - September, 2012
The Injury Control Council of Western Australia (ICCWA) has announced registrations for its annual Injury Prevention Summit are now open.
Most households treading financial water
Casual workers are significantly more likely to experience financial stress, struggle to save and experience difficulty renting or purchasing a property according to a new report released by ME Bank.
NSW announces free legal service for injury dispute
The New South Wales Government has announced the establishment of a new legal service that will provide a free and independent process to resolve disputes between injured workers and insurers.
NSW rolls out return to work changes
The New South Wales Government has rolled out new measures aimed at improving return to work outcomes for workers and employers following reforms to the State’s Workers Compensation Scheme.
Work-life balance worsening finds report
The University of South Australia has published the 2012 edition of the annual Australian and Life Index, concluding that work-life balance for most Australians have not improved over the past five years.
Baby boomer obesity a looming crisis
An urgent rethink about on strategies to reduce obesity in the baby boomer generation is urgently needed, according to a new report released by the University of Adelaide.
Cash in hand rort spreading
A survey of over 1,000 workers has found that one-in-four young workers are being paid cash in hand, leaving them unable to access their legal entitlements such as penalty rates, sick leave, superannuation and other conditions.
MSAC seeking public feedback
The New South Wales Mine Safety Advisory Council has outlined its strategic actions to 2017 Actions for a world-leading Work Health and Safety to 2017 plan, with State Minister for Resources and Energy calling for public comment.
NSW to offer free fall webinar
WorkCover NSW has announced it will conduct a free webinar to help businesses and workers prevent small falls in the workplace.
Tasmania to bolster anti-bullying laws
The Tasmanian Government has outlined amendments that seek to strengthen the Anti-Discrimination Act in a bid to further protect victims of bullying.
Best of the best recognised by Comcare award
Outstanding occupational health and safety initiatives have been reconised at the inaugural 2012 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.
Construction begins on worker memorial
Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, has attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a memorial to honour those who have lose their lives as a result of work-related accidents.
Queensland launches precautionary video
The Queensland Government has launched a new film that aims to deliver life-saving workplace health and safety message to young workers by telling the story of incident victim Tiffany Ward.
Construction work-related deaths continue to rise
Research conducted by RMIT University shows that rate of injuries and death on construction sites are continuing to rise, despite advances in technology and safety measures.
South Australian workplaces get clean bill of mental health
Workers in South Australia are currently enjoying one of the best psychological health conditions in the world, according to new research conducted by the University of South Australia.
NSW WorkCover benefit increase starts
The New South Wales Government’s new reform to compensation for seriously injured workers has begun this week, with minimum payments boosted by over 30 per cent to $736 per week.
Rail safety regulator bill passes Parliament
The Federal Government has passed legislation through Parliament that will establish the country’s first rail safety investigator.
SA releases formwork guide
The South Australian Government’s Construction Industry OHS Committee (SA CIOC) has released the new Industry Guide for Formwork.
OHS campaign to wake Tasmanian employers up to workplace safety laws
The Tasmanian Government has launched an advertising campaign to encourage Tasmanian businesses to prepare for the new workplace OHS laws that will come into effect from January 2013.
Safe Work Australia kicks off 2012 Safety Ambassador program
Safe Work Australia Chair Mr Tom Phillips AM has launched the 2012 Safe Work Australia Week Safety Ambassador Program and called for nominations for the 2012 Safety Ambassador of the Year Award.
Warning on indoor use of petrol and gas appliances
Energy Safe Victoria and WorkSafe have warned of the use of petrol generators or outdoor gas appliances inside following the recent death of a man in Ferntree Gully.