OHS News

WA: WorkSafe Warns Longer Hours Lead To HIgher Risks

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

WorkSafe WA has turned its attention to the increasing number of work hours among employees on the Gorgon gas project.

VIC: Factory Worker Dies in Melbourne

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

WorkSafe is looking into the death of a worker in a factory in Melbourne on Friday.

High Court turns tables over safety case

Monday, 8 February 2010

The investigation and prosecution of occupational health and safety (OHS) breaches has been fundamentally altered after a High Court ruling ...

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...

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...

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