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Public comments received on plant safety regulation

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:10:11 +0000

Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing industry responses to a discussion paper on plant safety.

Fumigation company fined over NZ safety incident

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:53:53 +0000

A company has been fined NZ$38,000 and ordered to pay $40,000 to a worker who was crushed by a machine that fell on him, leaving him injured and unable to work for 10 months.

New policy will help drive common rail safety standards

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:03:13 +0000

Unanimous agreement was recently reached among state transport ministers for the recognition of industry-developed rail safety standards.

Warnings about fire and explosion risks from rotational moulders

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:30:57 +0000

WorkSafe Victoria has issued a Health and Safety Solution for workers operating rotational moulders being exposed to fire and explosion risks from polyethylene powder.

Study shows individual training is the key to hearing protector effectiveness

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 +0000

A US-based study on the effectiveness of hearing protection devices has shown that one-on-one training is the most effective means to ensure proper protection for wearers.

‘Right of entry’ under NSW OHS law clarified in court

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:44:06 +0000

The rights of union officials to enter sites under NSW OHS legislative criteria was clarified recently in the Federal Court.

FPMA welcomes RIS as new member

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:06:56 +0000

Roofsafe Industrial Safety has recently become a member of the Fall Protection Manufacturers Association of Australia.

Company charged over serious forklift injury

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:55:56 +0000

A Melbourne company has been convicted and fined $250,000 over a workplace injury that left a forklift driver with permanent brain damage when a crate of glass fell on him.

Severity of injury only one factor when determining penalty

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:37 +0000

A recent court case in the Industrial Court of Queensland clarifed the factors that determine the extent of fines imposed.

Adapt-A-Lift acquires Hyster Retail

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:14:47 +0000

Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rental and Sales has acquired the Hyster Retail operations and rental fleet to expand its operations in Australia.

US campaign against lead

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:31:29 +0000

The US Department of Labor's OSHA launches regional program to reduce lead exposure in the workplace.

Changes to Queensland construction induction training

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:03:12 +0000

As of 1 July 2009 new laws covering new OHS requirements will come into effect for inductions onto construction sites in Queensland.

New ISO standard promotes common industry approach for gas turbine safety

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:47:33 +0000

A new ISO standard has been released, addressing the major safety considerations to be taken into account when designing, packaging and installing gas turbine applications.

Victorian safety inspection campaigns

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:06:16 +0000

WorkSafe Victoria has announced the areas being targeted in the 2009-2010 Safe Towns and Safer Work Zones inspection campaigns.

Truck driver killed by toxic fumes

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:54:54 +0000

A truck driver lost his life when a plastic kettle melted and set fire to the cab of his prime mover.

Dusts, fumes and fibres campaign uncovers lack of awareness of hazards

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:36:03 +0000

A WorkSafe inspection campaign, targeting dusts, fumes and fibres in Western Australia during April has revealed that many employers are either not aware of the hazards in their workplaces or are not taking action to reduce the risks.

Adelaide engineering firm convicted over apprentice's death

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:49:55 +0000

An Adelaide company has been convicted and fined $72,000 over the death of an 18-year-old apprentice who was dragged into an ungaurded rotating machine in 2004.

New safety guidelines for excavating

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:20:36 +0000

The Victorian government has worked in harmony with the Dial Before You Dig association to produce new safety guidelines to protect workers from injury and underground assets from damage.

Equipment manufacturer fined for providing confusing information

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:18:06 +0000

An equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 in a case where a worker was killed while conducting maintenance on the company's equipment because the maintenance instructions it provided were "hopelessly inadequate".

TODO appoints Australian distributor for safe HazMat handling

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:17:26 +0000

Integrated Transfer Solutions has been appointed Australian distributor for TODO dry breaks for safe fluid and gas transfer applications.