WORKCOVER ACT has issued a hazard alert in response to an incident on 13 January 2009 when a worker was killed while unfolding a vehicle loading crane.
11/02/2009
THE ALUMINIUM Foil Insulation Association (AFIA) has released a set of safety procedures designed to minimise risks associated with working near electrical fittings in roofs.
08/12/2009
PORTAVIN SA has been fined by an Industrial Magistrate over an incident in which an employee was scalded by hot water.
28/09/2009
A fire at the Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart on 9 February 2008 caused about $15,000 worth of damage, with quick response preventing a potential explosion.
11/02/2008
THE owner of an Adelaide sign installation business has been convicted and fined over $46,000 after one of his workers was electrocuted and a second was put at risk.
10/04/2008
AUTOMOTIVE carpet maker MCK Pacific has been fined $40,500 after two workers were injured by the same machine in separate but identical incidents.
15/09/2008
SAFEWORK SA has provided more details on the two South Australian winners of the National Safe Work Australia Awards.
30/04/2009
AUSTRALIAN Canopy Crane has been fined $20,000 for a fatal 2006 fall at its Cape Tribulation Research Facility in north Queensland.
09/07/2008
PORT Lincoln Tuna Processors has been fined by an industrial magistrate over deficient safety systems which resulted in workers being injured.
17/02/2009
AUSTRALIA'S National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) will be conducting a national awareness campaign to alert employers and employees of safety risks facing the offshore petroleum industry.
19/02/2008
FOUR new mines inspectors have been assigned to central and northern Queensland to further improve health and safety performance in the mining industry.
10/03/2008
SAFEWORK SA has warned business owners to familiarise themselves with the safety measures of companies they acquire and be aware of their full responsibilities under workplace safety laws.
01/04/2008
WORKSAFE has issued a warning about the dangers of working in confined spaces after a tank cleaning company was convicted and fined $500,000 following the death of a worker.
12/01/2010
THE TOTAL Recruitment Group (TRG) says it has been awarded the ISO 20000 certification for AS/NZS4801:2001 standard.
27/10/2009
WORKPLACE health solutions provider Konekt has provided seven tips for effectively managing occupational health and safety in the workplace.
06/10/2009