http://www.safetowork.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auTENNANT is supplying an industrial-grade ride-on scrubber said to be ergonomic to operate while delivering cleaner floors.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Ride-on-scrubber-improves-floor-traction/434379.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTCHERYL Griffiths from Return to Work Matters has provided ten tips which can help return employees to work quicker, and with better wellbeing.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Ten-tips-to-improve-return-to-work/434380.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE NATIONAL Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority is investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Christmas Eve 2008 on board the Karratha Spirit facility.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/NOPSA-investigates-Christmas-fatality-on-offshore-vessel/434382.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTNORTH Geelong-based Barrier Security Products has broken into the Russian market by entering into an agreement with Micom to distribute their products throughout the country.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/To-Russia-with-love/434320.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTWO companies have been fined over an incident in which a young worker fell 4.5m through a skylight.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Double-trouble-two-companies-fined-over-skylight-fall/434322.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE WA has reminded workers and employers to keep safe when returning to work after the festive season.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Tis-the-season-to-be-cautious/434323.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTIFAP is holding a two day course on advanced injury management in mid-January 2009.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Two-day-course-on-advanced-injury-management/434242.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTNINE toilet facilities will be installed in key rest areas across the south west of Queensland, in a bid to help heavy vehicle drivers reduce fatigue.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Toilets-to-help-truckies-reduce-fatigue/434243.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTQUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has urged mining industry chiefs to lift safety standards in the state’s mines, with particular attention to workers using heavy machinery.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Queensland-minister-urges-safety-boost-in-mines/434244.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTA WORKSAFE inspection program of construction sites in WA has revealed some areas of concern, but generally good compliance standards.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/High-safety-standards-found-in-WA-construction-sites/434185.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE HEAD contractor and subcontractor at Rhodes Corporate Park construction site have been fined a total of $343,500 for an incident where a 19 year old fell 15m on the site.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Contractors-fined-for-construction-site-fall/434186.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTWORKCOVER NSW has issued a warning to employers and workers who work outdoors to protect themselves from the sun this summer.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Summer-sun-warning-for-outdoor-workers/434187.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTHEMITECH has released a new servicing worklight that is said to double safety in workshops and maintenance. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Servicing-light-doubles-workshop-safety/434109.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA LEADING rehabilitation group has released a series of tips to improve outcomes for employees returning to work after workplace injuries. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Returning-to-work-after-injury-made-easier/434110.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE death of two workers in Western Australia has prompted WorkSafe to issue a safety warning on loading and unloading tankers. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Two-workers-killed-in-tanker-accident/433908.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTCHANGES to OH&S regulations that require electrical equipment on construction and demolition sites to be tested and tagged come into effect on 01 January 2009. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Electrical-OH-S-changes-around-the-corner/433909.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTDBI-SALA has released a new rescue ladder designed to provide assistance after a fall has occurred. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Rescue-ladder-provides-immediate-assistance/433814.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWorkSafe WA is prompting workplaces to check their safety procedures for stacking goods following the deaths of several workers. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Workplaces-to-review-stacking-safety-procedures-WorkSafe-WA/433815.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA QUEENSLAND bus company has been fined after a worker had his pelvis crushed by a bus near Beenleigh. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Queensland-worker-crushed-by-bus/433745.aspxMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA LACK of occupational physicians and poor understanding of return-to-work procedures is creating stress for injured workers in South East NSW, according to a recent research project. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Poor-workplace-injury-procedures-create-worker-stress/433747.aspxMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE 2009 Safety In Action Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 31 March to 02 April 2009. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/2009-Safety-In-Action-Conference-around-the-corner/433606.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTEASY GUIDES has released a guide to help workers cope with shiftwork. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Guide-helps-workers-with-shiftwork/433608.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA Brisbane-based construction company has been fined $30,000 after a worker lost an eye in a nail gun accident. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Nail-gun-accident-claims-worker-s-eye/433610.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSPERIAN Protection has developed new technology designed to measure the effectiveness of hearing protection devices. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/New-technology-saves-workers-ears/433496.aspxThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTListening to MP3 players at work can be hazardous to users’ hearing and increase the risk of injury, according to WorkSafe WA. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/MP3-players-pose-safety-hazards-SafeWork-WA/433503.aspxThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWORKPLACE Standards Tasmania has warned the tactics used by protestors in the southern forests are putting lives at risk. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Protestors-compromise-OH-S-in-Tasmania/433404.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA SOUTH Australian mining company has been fined $65,000 following the death of a worker at the Port Pirie smelter in 2004. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Mining-company-fined-for-workplace-safety-breach/433233.aspxTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTUNIONS are pushing politicians to accept amendments to the Safe Work Bill to fast-track improvements to workplace health and safety laws. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Safe-Work-Bill-amendments-needed-to-improve-OH-S-laws-ACTU/433234.aspxTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTACTIVE Air has released a dust extractor said to minimise airborne dust in hazardous work environments. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Dust-extractor-cleans-up/433159.aspxMon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTNORGUARD has released a new line of fall protection safety products for use in hazardous work environments. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Fall-protection-hits-high-note/433160.aspxMon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWorkCover NSW has taken moves to harmonise state occupational health and safety systems by recognising OH&S induction qualifications that are obtained in South Australia. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/NSW-takes-action-to-harmonise-state-OH-S-systems/432994.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has launched the National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance (NHEWS) handbook, and released results for the 2008 NHEWS survey. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/ASCC-releases-workplace-safety-reports/432949.aspxThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety regulations. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/SafeWork-SA-warns-employers-against-asbestos-removal/432797.aspxWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTLAYER TECH has been commended for its Froglift Vacuum Layer Picker at the 2008 WorkSafe Victoria awards held in Melbourne recently.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Layer-Tech-recognised-for-safety/432634.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTADTEC Communications has released a new alert system to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous environments. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Heartbeat-system-raises-alarm/432635.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTA RECYCLING company has been fined $140,000 in the NSW Industrial Court after a boundary wall collapsed into a car park at Taren Point in South Sydney. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Recycling-company-to-cough-up-hefty-fine/432580.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have released a guide to reduce injuries and deaths from work-related driving. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Drive-safe-guide-welcomed-in-Victoria/432455.aspxFri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE is reminding workers in the livestock and animal handling industry to be screened and vaccinated against Q Fever. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/WorkSafe-fends-off-Q-Fever/432346.aspxThu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTA WORKER has died after suffering serious injuries at a Coober Pedy mine accident in South Australia. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Man-killed-in-SA-mining-accident/432229.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) is calling for more action on rest areas to boost safety and productivity on Australian roads. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Trucking-Association-pushes-for-more-rest-areas/432230.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTEAM SYSTEMS has released a safety step said to reduce workplace accidents by providing sturdy and convenient access to hard-to-reach places. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Safety-platform-steps-above-the-rest/432090.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTA shuttlecar accident at an underground coal mine in Queensland has prompted the Department of Mines and Energy to issue a safety alert. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Mining-accident-prompts-safety-alert/432092.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE Victoria has released new guidebook focusing on the safety risks associated with air receivers. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Worksafe-Victoria-launches-air-receiver-handbook/432000.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTASBESTOS Awareness Week has got underway to support and commemorate individuals and families affected by the fatal illness. http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Asbestos-Awareness-Week-kicks-off-in-Melbourne/432002.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSAFETY PLUS Products has written a series of tips which can take the confusion out of choosing the right safety signs.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Different-types-of-safety-signs/431862.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWORKSAFE Victoria is holding an interactive session to help employers gain a better understanding of workplace stress.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Stress-session-to-improve-return-to-work-strategies/431871.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTNEW Queensland laws have been introduced which will enhance the powers of workplace safety representatives.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Workplace-safety-representatives-gain-new-powers/431872.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert regarding incorrect types of bolts used on the wheels of forklifts.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Bolt-mix-up-could-cause-explosive-forklift-tyres/431676.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIAN Forklift Training has highlighted the procedure forklift drivers should follow if their vehicle rolls over.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/What-to-do-if-your-forklift-rolls-over/431677.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert regarding pedestrians entering machinery operating zones.http://www.safetowork.com.au/Article/Observe-No-Go-zones-or-else/431678.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT