Safety Alerts

WorkSafe highlights air receiver explosion risks

24 November 2008 | WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance focussing on the safety risks associated with air receivers.


Work Safety Award winners lead the way in safety

28 October 2008 | The five winners of the 2008 Work Safety Awards Western Australia have been announced.


Being Sharpe about work safety

21 October 2008 | Roadworkers trade asphalt for artwork during Safe Work Week.


"Simple safety steps" may have prevented fatality

21 October 2008 | The death of a worker after just one week into his new job has emphasised the need for employers to be alert.


Building and construction features at The Safety Show Sydney

17 October 2008 | A special feature area in building and construction at The Safety Show Sydney for all sorts of safety challenges.


If it moves, it can kill

14 October 2008 | Worksafe warning: Dangers of crushing injuries after two deaths and a serious injury in less than a week.


Visitors to become part of The Safety Show Sydney

10 October 2008 | The Safety Show Sydney will have a practical focus on the pragmatic building and construction industry.


New falls prevention code for safer construction sites

10 October 2008 | WORKSAFE Victoria has released a new Compliance Code – Prevention of falls in general construction


Y Gen workplace injuries filling Victorian hospitals

3 October 2008 | GRAPHIC new WorkSafe Victoria commercials on prime time TV this Sunday night will hopefully make the community aware that the rate of workplace injuries among young workers (15-24) is increasing.


A safety conference for everybody

2 October 2008 | EXTENSIVE research from female truck drivers to the use of safety gear in the construction industry and even work-life balance will be released at The Safety Conference in Sydney this month.


Company and manager fined over employee’s leg amputation

2 October 2008 | STATE manager fined $3000 (with $9830 in costs) for failing to address 2004 incident in which a man’s lower leg was torn off.


National falls prevention campaign finds improvement

2 October 2008 | Compliance with fall prevention legislation has improved in regional areas according to national inspection campaign.


Reminder on cyclone contingency plans

25 September 2008 | WA’s cyclone season begins in less than six weeks, and businesses throughout the north-west of the state are being reminded to ensure contingency plans are established and in operation.


New falls prevention code for safer construction sites

25 September 2008 | WORKSAFE Victoria has released a new Compliance Code – Prevention of falls in general construction...


Reminder on licences for high risk work

17 September 2008 | WORKSAFE has issued a reminder that some workers engaged in high risk work have only a few weeks in which to obtain a licence to perform that work.


Migrant workers Construction will need immigrant workers in 2009
 
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