WA - Worksafe Lunchtime information sessions - 4Thought
WorkSafe is planning to hold lunchtime information sessions throughout 2007. These sessions will be free of charge and will cover a range of occupational safety and health topics, such as violence and bullying, working hours and how to conduct a safety and health investigation. Bring your lunch and participate in a session which we hope will give you forethought into safety issues at your workplace.
For all bookings and enquires please contact Lin Stain on 9327 8777 or email worksafersvp@docep.wa.gov.au. Please note booking is essential. See link:
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NSW - Safe Business events provided by Workcover NSW
To register online for one of NSW Workcover Safe Business events, click on the link:
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NSW - Information for injured workers
The NSW Workers Compensation Commission resolves workers compensation disputes and encourage workers and employers to discuss ways of resolving their dispute at all stages of the process. To better understand the dispute resolution process, follow the link to watch the video: or listen to an audio file:
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NSW: Public Comment on Preventing and Dealing with Workplace Bullying
Public comment is sought on WorkCover's draft guide. Preventing and dealing with workplace bullying. Given that bullying can happen in any workplace, the guide highlights the importance of preventative measures. The closing date for submissions is 5 pm, 31 May 2007. More information:
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SA - HINDERING SAFETY INSPECTORS EARNS $15K FINE
SafeWork SA is reminding all employers of the protection afforded to its inspectors under the law when investigating alleged safety breaches. Click on link:
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SA - $45k Fine for Chemical burns
A lack of attention to chemical safety has resulted in a major company being fined $45,000 over injuries suffered by a worker in December 2005. Click on link:
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SA - New report highlights need for clear workplace policies on drugs & alcohol
SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to have clear guidelines and procedures in place for dealing with alcohol and other drugs, after a new report found illicit drugs are costing Australian businesses $3.3 billion a year.
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SA - Two SA winners at national safe work awards
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TAS – Carpet removal asbestos scare
a recent incident involving the removal of carpet leaving worker exposed to possible asbestos, caused the workplace to be closed down by a Workplace Standards Tasmania. Click on link:
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VIC Incident: Worker killed by router
Routers are a common item of fixed plant used in a variety of wood machining settings and workplaces. The purpose of this alert is to advise industry of a recent incident where a worker was killed using a router to complete a job. To view:
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VIC - Company to stand trail after breach of OHS Act
Paper Australia Pty Ltd has been committed to stand trial in the County Court on a workplace health and safety charge. A man died when he was struck by a falling five-tonne roller on a paper-making machine in Gippsland. The roller was being lifted, but a cable snapped causing it to fall and hit the man inflicting fatal injuries. The Magistrate was told maintenance was underway at the time of the incident. Click on link:
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Vic - Agribusiness warned on health and safety
Major agribusiness company convicted and fined $85,000.
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Vic - Free plumbing OHS information seminars
The Plumbing Industry Commission (PIC) together with WorkSafe will hold free seminars across regional Victoria and Metro-Melbourne during May and June. These seminars will focus on informing plumbers on important health and safety issues related to plumbing. To register your interest call the PIC on 1800 015 129 or visit their website here:
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ASCC - Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) Upgrade
The Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) was first released by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission in January 2005. It has now has been upgraded to fit the look and feel of the ASCC website and to be compliant with IT requirements within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations:
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ASCC - Public Submissions for- Control of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals
41 public submissions have been received for the Draft National Standard and Codes of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals. To see which organisations submitted and read the submissions, see:
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Daryl Lord from Ausfork
