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SAFETY-ISSUES

Workplace safety representatives gain new powers

Friday 21 November 2008

NEW Queensland laws have been introduced which will enhance the powers of workplace safety representatives.


Observe No Go zones or else

Thursday 20 November 2008

THE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a safety alert regarding pedestrians entering machinery operating zones.


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.


Workshops galore at Safe Work 2008

Tuesday 30 September 2008

SAFEWORK SA has outlined the safety-related events coming up in October and November 2008.


Research, debate and hard-hitting facts at The Safety Conference

Tuesday 16 September 2008

NEW safety research will be released at The Safety Conference in Sydney from 28 to 30 October 2008.


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.


Dealing with confined spaces

Thursday 17 July 2008

GETEX has written about the safety issues revolving around confined spaces, and their associated regulations and guidelines.


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.


Trucking safety products to get convention launch

Wednesday 14 May 2008

FLEETSAFE will launch a range of safety products at the 2008 Australian Trucking Convention, expanding their product portfolio.


Investigation into alleged obstruction

Friday 15 February 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria is investigating possible breaches of a health and safety law after three officials were prevented from boarding an oil rig in Portland last week.


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