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OCCUPATIONAL-HEALTH

NSW takes action to harmonise state OH&S systems

Friday 05 December 2008

WorkCover NSW has taken moves to harmonise state occupational health and safety systems by recognising OH&S induction qualifications that are obtained in South Australia.


Paper recycler fined after wall nearly collapsed on woman and child

Wednesday 19 November 2008

VISY Paper has been fined $140,000 after a boundary wall collapsed in a car park in south Sydney, narrowly missing a woman and her son.


Authorities release joint work-related driving safety guide

Tuesday 18 November 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to reduce death and injuries from work-related driving


Conviction and fine for bus company over driver crushing death

Monday 10 November 2008

SOUTH Australian bus company Premier Roadlines has been convicted and fined $45,000 over the crushing death of one of its drivers.


National safety system will not be strict enough: ACTU

Friday 07 November 2008

THE AUSTRALIAN Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for the national work safety laws to have tougher penalties, so as to deter potential breaches.


Hands-on approach keeps eyes on safety

Friday 07 November 2008

ACCORDING to the organisers of The Safety Show Sydney 2008, the global economic downturn has not distracted businesses from the importance of safety.


Possible nationalised safety legislation for energy networks

Friday 07 November 2008

THE ENERGY Networks Association (ENA) says Energy Network Safety legislation should follow the example of broader occupational health and safety laws, and be applied across Australia.


OHS Management System assessment quiz

Friday 31 October 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has released a quiz to help workplaces quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in their occupational health and safety management systems.


Submission deadline for OHS reform

Friday 06 June 2008

THE PANEL for the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws has reminded the Australian public of the upcoming deadline for written submissions.


First step for harmonised OHS

Monday 07 April 2008

THE Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has announced a national review into model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislations.


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