Machine Maintenance Workshops - your last opportunity
This is the last workshop so register now and don’t miss your opportunity to join WorkSafe in these interactive workshops to learn why and how planning and supervision can become part of your ‘business as usual’. A must for all managers, supervisors and others involved in Maintenance, Repair, Installation, Servicing and Cleaning (MRISC) activities.
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Safety info at International Truck and Trailer Show 2008
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Victoria (CVIAV) has made a significant commitment to the International Trailer, Truck & Equipment Show by becoming a major supporter and sponsor. CVIAA President and CVIAV Chairman, Andrew Enkelman, says the importance of the Melbourne Showgrounds based event, to be staged from May 8th – 10th 2008, is such that the association will use the show as a vehicle to bring the public and the industry closer together on vital industry issues.
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Consumer Fireworks registration guide and form for 2008
General Information: As part of the ACT Government's commitment to improving community safety and reducing the number of firework related incidents, the Government regulations under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004 restrict the sale, use, and availability of fireworks.
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NSW: 2008 Benefits guide
What benefits is an injured worker entitled to? Depending on the individual claim and the type, nature and severity of the work related injury, an injured worker may be eligible for the following benefits.
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NSW: Subby Pack
Construction Safety Alliances in NSW and Victoria have been working together to facilitate a review of Subby Pack, now known as OHSE Subby Pack.
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WA: Welcome to Resources Safety – We have moved!
Resources Safety promotes safety and health best practice to companies (and their employees) involved in the dangerous goods and mining industries. Nnew address: 1st Floor, 303 Sevenoaks Street (Cnr Grose Avenue) CANNINGTON WA 6107
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WA: Construction company fined $14,000 over lack of fall protection
A Bunbury construction company has been fined $14,000 for failing to provide edge protection on a building site.
Briklay Pty Ltd – trading as Briklay Development Group – plead guilty to failing to provide edge protection and was fined in the Bunbury Magistrates Court on Friday.
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QLD: Participate in the People at Work Project
The People at Work project is a joint research initiative between Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, the University of Queensland and the University of South Australia to identify how a range of different workplace characteristics influence health and well-being.
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QLD: Industry Action Plans released
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released seven new Industry Action Plans developed in consultation with industry stakeholders to reduce workplace death, injury and disease in Queensland.
The initiatives in the new Industry Action Plans will direct WHSQ’s operational activities over the next three years and provide guidance for working with industry to reduce work-related injuries and fatalities.
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QLD: REMOTE COMMUNITIES REAP HEALTH & SAFETY BENEFITS
It can take two plane trips or a helicopter ride, plus a ferry to reach some of Queensland’s most remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The tyranny of distance, Far North Queensland’s wet season, drought conditions and lack of public or charter transport play havoc with anyone wanting to visit these communities.
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QLD: The most important reason for workplace safety is not at work at all
For most people, the most treasured moments of their lives happen outside of work, which is why it’s so important to come home safely. The message is simple – an accident at work doesn’t just affect you, it also affects your family and friends.
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NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW
On 4 April 2008, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced a national review into model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws. The review will be conducted by an advisory panel to be chaired by Robin Stewart-Crompton. The other panel members are Barry Sherriff and Stephanie Mayman.
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NAT: OFSC Subby Pack
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its OHSE Subby Pack. Many of you would be familiar with the earlier version of the Subby Pack published by WorkCover NSW and the NSW Construction Safety Alliance. The OFSC is an updated version of the original Subby Pack.
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