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Dust extractor ‘cleans up’

Monday 08 December 2008

ACTIVE Air has released a dust extractor said to minimise airborne dust in hazardous work environments.


Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off in Melbourne

Monday 24 November 2008

ASBESTOS Awareness Week has got underway to support and commemorate individuals and families affected by the fatal illness.


OHS management system to be launched at Safety Show

Wednesday 01 October 2008

TRI-LINK will be launching its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System at the Safety Show from 28 to 30 October 2008.


Managing and preventing workplace fatigue

Tuesday 05 August 2008

WORKCOVER NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have collaborated to produce a 28-page handbook on preventing fatigue in the workplace.


New hotspots spot the risks

Thursday 17 July 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has updated its industry Hotspots with 13 new subjects highlighting risks in a given sector.


Missing documentation caused electrocution

Tuesday 08 July 2008

STOWE Australia has been fined $190,000 after being found guilty for the electrocution death of a worker at a Marrickville telephone exchange.


High levels of lead in girl’s bedroom

Friday 20 June 2008

LAWYERS of six-year-old Stella Hare say her bedroom contained more than seven times the safe level of lead recommended by the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency.


Mount Isa blood lead report confirms fears

Friday 23 May 2008

QUEENSLAND’S Health Department has released the long-awaited study entitled “Get Bled for Lead” which looks at blood lead levels in children at Mount Isa.


Xstrata sued by lead-contaminated child

Monday 28 April 2008

XSTRATA is being sued by a girl who was exposed to dangerous levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and other toxic elements.


Lead scare at power station

Monday 31 March 2008

WORKERS have returned to the Bluewaters power station in Collie after 300 contractors refused to work onsite following concerns of lead-based paint on temporary equipment.


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