VIC: Victorian Transport Assn slams irresponsible & costly MTAG Blockage
Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Chief Executive, Philip Lovel has slammed today’s Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) blockade of Francis Street, Yarraville. “This group of less than 100 people has just cost all Melbournians an enormous amount of time and money, and put our safety at risk, it is disgraceful”. Read more:
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VIC: WorkSafe helping to make the construction industry safer
WorkSafe has released two handbooks outlining the requirements of new regulations which formalise existing safe working practices in Victoria’s construction industry.
It is the first time there have been specific regulations covering all parts of the construction industry. In the past, regulations have focussed on hazards such as working at height, asbestos, and powered plant, but now… Click here to download
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VIC: What is WorkCover fraud?
Fraud is dishonest activity or potential financial loss to WorkSafe including theft of moneys or other property by employees or persons external to WorkSafe. This also includes the deliberate falsification, concealment, destruction or use of falsified documentation used or intended for use for a normal business purpose or the improper use of information or position. To read more or report frauds, click here:
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ACT: Welcome to 10 Steps to Safety
The "10 Steps to Safety" campaign is suitable for all business operating in the ACT engaged in any industry. It is particularly suited to small businesses of less than 20 employees who may not have an effective system in place for managing safety. To see 10 steps,click here:
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NSW: Dangerous Goods and Explosives – Fact Sheets
A series of fact sheets have been developed to assist with the safe use of dangerous goods and security sensitive substances. For Fact Sheets see:
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NSW: New safety legislation introduced for NSW mines
The broad reform of NSW mine safety legislation has continued with the recent
gazettal of the Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007. The further extension of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 to the mining industry is expected to be gazetted early in 2008:
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NSW: WorkCover safety alert on concrete-placing booms near powerlines
WorkCover NSW Chief Executive Officer, Jon Blackwell, today issued a Safety Alert for operating concrete-placing booms near overhead power lines. The safety alert was developed following an incident in which the operator of a concrete-placing boom received an electric shock when the boom came into contact with 22,000-volt overhead power lines. To read more:
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NSW: WorkCover issues safety alert for operating loading ramps on trailers
WorkCover NSW Chief Executive Officer, Jon Blackwell, today issued a safety alert for operating loading ramps on trailers. The Safety Alert was developed following two recent incidents in which two workers were killed when the ramps fell from trailers.
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WA:Code of Practice: Working Hours extension for comments
The comment period for the new Code of Practice for Working Hours has been extended until 28 March 2008. To read:
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WA: National Standard for Construction Work
New regulations relating to the National Standard for Construction Work will come into operation in Western Australia in early 2008.
The new regulations introduce requirements covering the provision of information, consultation, and planning and documentation for construction projects:
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WA: Candy company fined $20,000 over unguarded machine
An Osborne Park manufacturer of rock candy has been fined $20,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace after a worker’s finger was severely injured in an unguarded machine. Click to read more:
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QLD: Register of licensed electrical workers
Do you employ electrical workers? If you do, then from 1 March 2008 new laws mean you need to keep a register of licenced electrical workers. Click link to read:
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QLD: Amendments to the Electrical Safety Act 2002
Important key amendments to the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (the Act) were passed recently by Parliament and given Assent on 9 November 2007. All amendments take effect from 1 January 2008. Click to read:
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QLD: New Wiring Rules – free seminars
New Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2007 have been developed by Standards Australia and will take effect in Queensland from 1 June 2008. All licensed electrical workers in Queensland must comply with the Wiring Rules as stipulated by section 66 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002:
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SA: It's not easy, but returning to work can be the best therapy
Research shows that returning to safe work after a workplace injury or illness can be the best therapy, a message which WorkCover SA hopes to deliver to all South Australians through an innovative advertising and online awareness campaign.
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SA: Auto Gas Fitter Fined Over Workmanship
An Adelaide auto gas fitter has been fined $16,800 today for multiple breaches of
regulations regarding LPG conversions on automobiles. Tarek El Halabi pleaded guilty to a total of 14 charges laid under the Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002. These concerned non-compliant work on four vehicles between November 2005 and May 2006.
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SA: FINE FOR ANOTHER FORKLIFT INJURY
The dangers of forklifts in the workplace have been highlighted again, following a conviction in the SA Industrial Relations Court. On Monday, a Gawler fruit and vegetable business was fined a total of $21,500 for breaches of workplace safety laws, involving the provision of safe systems of work and keeping written statements on safe work procedures. For more info:
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NT: WorkSafe Officers working to prevent falls
NT WorkSafe officers will visit more than 200 workplaces in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs during February and March as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of falls prevention in the construction industry. Workplace health and safety regulators across Australia are joining forces to target falls prevention in the construction industry.
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TAS: Tasmanian Road Safety 2007-2016
During the period 1996 to 2005, 4,749 people were killed or seriously injured on Tasmanian roads. This equates to approximately 48 lives lost and more than
470 people admitted to hospital every year. The Tasmanian Government’s and the
Tasmanian Road Safety Council’s vision is the elimination of fatalities and serious injuries caused by road crashes in Tasmania. Click here to read strategy
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FED: Fraud: What is Fraud?
Fraud is any deceitful or dishonest conduct, involving acts or omissions or the making of false statements, orally or in writing, with the object of obtaining money or other benefit from, or evading a liability. In general terms fraud is the use of deceit to obtain an advantage or avoid an obligation. The funds administered by Comcare are public fund, to which we all, as taxpayers, contribute. One of Comcare’s prime obligations is to protect these funds against fraud. Click here to read:
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NAT: Australian Physiotherapists Assn - A National Congress 2008
The program we have put together for you has as its theme “Achieving the Vision” and with this in mind we are targeting presenters who are solutions-focused with the ability to motivate us with their success in achieving their vision. For this reason we are confident this Congress will be one you will enjoy but also be one that will challenge and inspire you. Click for more info:
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NAT: FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!
Dr Dennis Paustenbach's - Human & Ecological Risk Assessment Practice & Theory: Following the great success of the Risk Assessment Seminar held at the 25th Annual Conference of the AIOH, the Institute has a limited number of Dr Dennis Paustenbach's Risk Assessment Publications for sale. To order your copy, click here:
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NAT: Ministers support level crossing safety plans
Australia’s Transport Ministers have voted unanimously to approve national rail reform package, which includes joint audits of level crossing safety risks by road and rail-track owners and operators. To read media release, click here:
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NAT: A transport plan for Australia
The federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese has written to the NTC requesting urgent advice on a national transport policy framework, including a national infrastructure plan, to support the establishment of Infrastructure Australia. A national policy framework will be essential to keep people and freight moving efficiently as the transport task grows. Click to read media release:
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