work safety

Speakers for Safe Work Month 2015

Reported by Haydee | 26 Feb, 2015

Workplace Health and safety Queensland is seeking safety speakers for Safe Work Month to be held on October.

North Queensland Return to Work Conference and Expo registration ongoing

Reported by Haydee | 25 Feb, 2015

Registrations are now being accepted for the North Queensland Return to Work Conference and Expo on 24 April 2015.

Small business safety page launched

Reported by Haydee | 24 Feb, 2015

A new online assistance program to help small businesses comply with their workplace safety and health obligation s have been launched on Monday.

Farm owner fined for worker’s burn injuries

Reported by Haydee | 23 Feb, 2015

A mushroom farm owner was fined $50,000 in Bendigo Magistrates court last month over a gas explosion incident that resulted to a worker’s serious burn injuries.

Personal Injury Management Scholarships

Reported by Haydee | 20 Feb, 2015

WorkCover NSW has awarded five insurance industry professionals with scholarships in the 2015 round of the Personal Injury Management Scholarship Program.

Worker awarded more than 7 million for crush injuries

Reported by Haydee | 20 Feb, 2015

New York – The State Supreme Court has awarded a man who suffered severe leg injuries while working on a window and door project at a community college in Niagara Country more than 7.2 million in damages after a nonjury trial.

Severe lightning storm, a risk to operators of dangerous goods

Reported by Haydee | 18 Feb, 2015

Severe lighting storms can be a safety threat to operators of flammable dangerous goods and explosives. The Department of Mines and Petroleums (DMP) said, lighting can be a potential ignition source for flammable dangerous good and explosives.

NSW safety inspectors can now issue on the spot fines for safety breaches

Reported by Haydee | 17 Feb, 2015

WorkCover NSW safety inspectors now have the authority to issue on the spot fines to individuals or businesses undertaking unlicensed asbestos removal work.

Call to prioritise safety during grape harvest season

Reported by Haydee | 13 Feb, 2015

As grape harvest season in regional Victoria intensifies, WorkSafe Victoria is encouraging farms and vineyards to examine their safety systems and machine guarding to ensure safety.

Get Healthy at Work

Reported by Haydee | 11 Feb, 2015

NSW workplaces made a pledge to support healthier lifestyles by supporting a new workplace health service, Get Healthy at Work.

Safer Communities, Safer Towns in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri

Reported by Haydee | 09 Feb, 2015

The Safer Communities, Safer Towns event is coming to Cessnock and Kurri Kurri this month to provide free work health and safety advice to the community.

Public opinion sought on proposed NSW Code of Practice for horse industry

Reported by Haydee | 02 Feb, 2015

NSW WorkCover is seeking public opinion on a proposed NSW Code of Practice for the horse industry.

Safety advocates recognised on Australia Day

Reported by Haydee | 30 Jan, 2015

People who made a difference in promoting work safety have been recognised during Australia Day 2015.

First property to test positive for loose fill asbestos identified

Reported by Haydee | 29 Jan, 2015

A property to test positive during the Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) loose fill asbestos investigation has been identified .

Know your Hazards video series

Reported by Haydee | 27 Jan, 2015

Identifying the potential hazards in the workplace is very important in reducing the possibility of workplace incidents and accidents. Because of this, the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s (DMP) Resources Safety Division created the “Know Your Hazards” video series.

Possible prison violence feared as new smoking ban is introduced

Reported by Haydee | 27 Jan, 2015

A smoking ban will be implemented later this week at Tasmania’s Risdon Prison amid fears for violent reactions from inmates.

WorkSafe issues reminder to stay safe when working alone

Reported by Haydee | 21 Jan, 2015

WorkSafe WA reminds employers and workers on safety issues associated with working along and in isolated areas as well as the importance of having safe systems of work.

Reform hopes to put an end to workers comp red tape

Reported by Haydee | 19 Jan, 2015

WorkCover is looking at the possibility of adopting the same incentives for medium and large employers which was successful in improving safety at work and reducing red tape for small employers.

Make safety part of your New Year’s resolution

Reported by Haydee | 16 Jan, 2015

Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter reminds all Australians to prioritise health and safety in workplaces and make this a part of their New Year’s resolution.

DMP investigates gas leak allegations

Reported by Haydee | 13 Jan, 2015

The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) investigated allegations of a gas leak at a gas well in the Kimberley.

Pilots urged to ensure safety before flying overseas

Reported by Haydee | 08 Jan, 2015

Australian pilots and air operators are urged to check all information on possible safety and security threats to flights prior to conducting operations in, over or near areas of armed conflict or turmoil.