NEW Queensland laws have been introduced which will enhance the powers of workplace safety representatives.
SAFETY PLUS Products has written a series of tips which can take the confusion out of choosing the right safety signs.
THE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert regarding pedestrians entering machinery operating zones.
FLUOR Australia has been successfully sued by a rail maintenance supervisor for indirect racial discrimination after he was downgraded over concerns his writing skills would compromise safety.
ACCORDING to Geelong-based safety equipment manufacturer Barrier Security Products, the economic downturn has not affected the sales of safety equipment.
ACCORDING to the organisers of The Safety Show Sydney 2008, the global economic downturn has not distracted businesses from the importance of safety.
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.
THE ACT Office of Regulatory Services has issued a $5000 infringement notice after a worker sustained serious burns to both hands.
A MINE worker has received facial injuries and chemical burns to his eyes after being sprayed by acidic foam from a pressurised line.
Laser Resources has released a pair of laser safety goggles with anti-fogging vents. According to the company, the Protector (L-08) addresses the fogging problems with its first laser safety goggles.