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Safety award winners lead by example

Monday 10 November 2008

ACCORDING to SA Industrial Relations Minister Paul Caica, the Safe Work Award winners provide examples of the innovation, dedication and cooperation needed to keep workplace safe.


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.


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.


Training program on system safety management

Monday 15 September 2008

SWINBURNE Industry Solutions says it is partnering with Australian Marine Offshore Group (AMOG) to hold a skill-based training program on system safety management.


Occupational safety and health conference in September

Friday 29 August 2008

IFAP has announced it will be running the seventh annual Occupational Safety and Health Conference at the Sheraton Perth Hotel from 23 to 24 September 2008.


US graduate learns mine safety the Aussie way

Friday 13 June 2008

A GRADUATE student from the United States will be researching mine safety in Queensland to enhance occupational health and safety expertise for mines.


Ciggy break leads to burns

Friday 06 June 2008

THE ACT Office of Regulatory Services has issued a $5000 infringement notice after a worker sustained serious burns to both hands.


Safety system engineering short course

Wednesday 28 May 2008

SWINBURNE Industry Solutions has teamed up with Australian Marine Offshore Group (AMOG) to offer an informative and skill-based training program for safety system engineers.


Rational approach to health and safety laws

Friday 16 May 2008

CHIEF Executive at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Dr David Brown says lives are put at risk by nonsensical interpretations of health and safety laws.


Pipeline project halted over asbestos

Friday 28 March 2008

WORKSAFE has issued two prohibition notices against a pipeline-laying project in Victoria after construction workers were exposed to asbestos.


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