Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
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.
Insecure work makes for unsafe workplaces: ACTU
The ACTU has claimed that the rise of insecure work in Australia over the past few decades has made employees less able to speak up for their rights and workplaces less safe.
NTC calls for collaboration to improve workplace road safety
The National Transport Commission has released its National Road Safety Partnership Program draft strategy for public consultation, responding to a key action in the National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 agreed by ministers in 2011. The strategy recognises the major role that industry can play in improving road safety in Australia.
ACT Labor promises to set up Industrial Magistrate's Court
ACT Labor has undertaken to establish a an Industrial Magistrate’s Court and appoint Industrial Magistrates to oversee work safety law in the ACT if it is re-elected in October.
CFMEU threatens to close Queensland mines on safety proposal
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has threatened to close down the Queensland coal industry by a work ban on mines if the State Government adopts a proposal by the Queensland Resources Council to remove from union safety inspectors the right to close mines on safety grounds.
New national office to oversee asbestos management
A new organisation with a central coordinating role will pave the way for a national approach to asbestos awareness and management in Australia.
Newcrest team wins mine rescue competition
Newcrest Cadia Valley Mine Emergency Response Team has defeated eleven other teams from across the country to win the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition sponsored by Fire and Safety Australia.