SAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety regulations.
THE AUSTRALIAN Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has published a series of guidance literature to help workers who deal with radioactive material protect against radiation.
THE AUSTRALIAN Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a report on the national and international literature available for the management and control of Asbestos.
SWINBURNE Industry Solutions says it is partnering with Australian Marine Offshore Group (AMOG) to hold a skill-based training program on system safety management.
GETEX has written about the safety issues revolving around confined spaces, and their associated regulations and guidelines.
THE QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy will use a new diesel exhaust analyser to improve safety in mines where diesel engines are used.
ENERGYSAFETY has issued a new guideline Code of Practice banning electrical workers from operating on equipment running at normal mains voltage.
WORKCOVER NSW has released a guide to working with asbestos which details the identification, handling and disposal of asbestos material.
THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy’s Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert following a near-fatal collision between a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) light vehicle and a water truck at a surface mine.
The AAAI has released guideline procedures for dealing with suspected LPG leaks and fires.