OHS News

Workplace Bullying and the Work Health and Safety Act 2012

Thursday, 1 July 2010

The OHS harmonization process will revolutionise how individuals and organisations approach workplace bullying. If it doesn’t, workplace bul...

How to Avoid RSI at Work

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Almost one in five office workers suffer from repetitive strain injury (RSI) according to a report by the New York based Institute for Occup...

Roach infested restaurant fined $30,000

Monday, 21 June 2010

The Industrial Magistrate’s Court has found a company previously operating a Sydney restaurant completely failed in its duty to maintain sta...

VIC: Safety Alert on Guarding Brake Presses

Friday, 18 June 2010

WorkSafe has released a safety alert on brake presses that are not guarded or are improperly guarded.

Mines Safety Shake-Up in WA

Monday, 7 June 2010

The WA State Government has announced a major shake-up of safety in the resources industry and called for an improvement in mines safety rec...

NSW: Boy Dies After Lathe Accident

Thursday, 20 May 2010

A 15-year-old boy has died following a lathe accident where his arm was severed. A coroner’s inquest has been ordered into the tragic inc...

TAS: Former asbestos firm tries to make amends

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

A long-established asbestos factory in Tasmania’s rural north is turning a new leaf as a way of atoning for its past. The cement company,...

VIC: Campaign Focuses on Slips, Trips & Falls for Residential Construction Sites

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Slips, trips and falls in the residential construction industry have led to mounting medical costs for the community each year, WorkSafe Vic...

VIC: WorkSafe to Host Breakfast for Small Businesses

Saturday, 24 April 2010

WorkSafe is inviting small businesses in Sale to attend a free breakfast on Thursday.

WorkSafe ACT Established

Friday, 21 May 2010

The ACT Government announced recently it is overhauling Occupational Health and Safety Regulation through the establishment of a new body ca...

VIC: Company Fined as Unguarded Plant Injures Director

Saturday, 24 April 2010

A sand quarry company has been fined on Monday after director suffered hand injuries due to an unguarded plant.

SA: Info Sessions on Licensing High Risk Work Launched

Saturday, 24 April 2010

SafeWork SA has launched a series of information sessions in the Greater Adelaide Area on the new licensing requirements that will take effe...

A Star Performer on Smart OHS - Establishment (Merivale)

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

This month, we recognise the most outstanding effort of a new member, Establishment, a Merivale property.

Smart OHS systems - Compliance is easy!

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Smart OHS systems is the premier OHS management tool in the competitive online market.

Smart OHS System Upgrade

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

The Smart OHS System will have a full-function upgrade in the new year, making Smart OHS the most user-friendly, comprehensive online OHS sy...

Workers compensation rates falling short of national targets

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

The latest Compendium of Workers Compensation Statistics Report was released by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council on 12 March 2...

Sick/Personal Leave Q&A

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Sick leave and medical certificates are a common concern for employers. A Workplace OHS advice column has provided a useful Q&A article.

Rudd Government workplace laws 'to delay building projects'

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

THE Rudd Government's workplace laws will delay the start of construction projects and increase costs by promoting union interference in wor...

Fine over death of ‘careless’ employee

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

The NSW Industrial Court has reminded employers they have an obligation to factor into safe work systems any circumstances in which workers ...

'Skylarking’ must be included in safety training

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

The Federal Court has criticised a logistics company over the death of a second warehouse worker

Medical clearance given so sacking unfair

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Toyota wrongfully dismissed a psychologically ill worker for allegedly being unable to work as part of a team

Julia Gillard lobbies major firms on safety laws

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

JULIA Gillard has taken the political fight to the nation's boardrooms, with a letter to Australia's top 100 companies in which she attacks ...

Qantas loses public trust on safety record

Monday, 8 December 2008

QANTAS is heading into negotiations with British Airways amid new evidence that public faith in the airline's safety record has taken a hit ...

Safe Work Bill changes are needed to strengthen workplace health and safety laws

Thursday, 4 December 2008

All politicians should accept the Senate amendments to the Safe Work Bill and allow a swift passage for the legislation, says the ACTU.

What OHS committees get wrong

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

Ever wondered what OHS committees most commonly do wrong? Two workplace safety experts outline the two most widespread mistakes they have wi...

Opposition wary of proposed IR changes

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

Some federal Opposition members are criticising the Government's industrial relations changes, despite promising to support the bill in the ...

Opposition to back demise of Work Choices

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

THE Opposition has given the Government the green light to abolish Work Choices by declaring in-principle support for Labor's system of indu...

Communique Safe Work Australia Progresses Model Work Health and Safety Legislation

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

The Safe Work Australia Members met today in Canberra following the 5th Annual Safe Work Australia Awards ceremony held at Parliament House ...

Discussion Paper: The Lost time Injury Frequency Rate

Sunday, 1 August 2010

The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate predominates discussions about safety performance. How can a company be proud of a decrease of L.T.I.F....

Smart OHS Brochure

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Smart OHS Brochure

Hierarchy of Risk Control

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Hierarchy of Risk Control

OHSMS Plan

Thursday, 28 January 2010

OHS MS Plan

Risk Matrix

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Risk Matrix

Risk Rating Document

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

Risk Rating

New IR Laws Finally Out

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Deputy PM Julia Gillard has today delivered on one of the Rudd Government’s key election promises, and has finally revealed the proposed new...

OHS Policy and Procedures Manual

Friday, 16 April 2010

OHS P and P Manual

OHS Policy and Procedures Manual

Friday, 16 April 2010

OHS P and P Manual

OHSMS Plan

Friday, 16 April 2010

OHSMS Plan

Prison time for unsafe bosses

Thursday, 6 November 2008

EMPLOYERS face jail, bigger fines and a wider duty of care under proposed changes to the nation's occupational health and safety laws.

Super-sized ambulances to cope with obese patients

Wednesday, 5 November 2008

THE Queensland Government is purchasing super-sized ambulances with hydraulic lifts to cope with an increasing number of obese patients.

$1.6m on offer for being healthy

Tuesday, 14 October 2008

THE Queensland Government is offering $1.6 million in prize money for the state's healthiest community, school and workplace.

Ensuring that they're insured

Monday, 29 September 2008

This article examines the importance of ensuring that your hotel only uses contractors who hold the necessary insurances, which will assist ...

National OHS Review

Wednesday, 24 September 2008