OHS Professional E-News

Issue 107, 07 February 2012

Quad bike incidents play major role in farm deaths

Incidents involving quad bikes are a leading cause of death on Australian farms, according to the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health & Safety (AgHealth).

Sue Pilkington

Employer group criticises road safety laws

The Road Safety Remuneration Bill 2011 is a “bureaucratic shambles” that will encourage dangerous drivers to stay on the road rather than improving truck driver safety, according to Independent Contractors Australia.

Sue Pilkington

Manufacturing business fined over lack of machinery guarding

A West Australian-based manufacturer of insulation and pillows has been fined a total of $55,000 over a lack of machinery guarding that resulted in the partial amputation of a worker’s finger.

Sue Pilkington

More legwork for employers under consultation requirements

Employers must learn to communicate better as a result of new consultation requirements under OHS harmonisation laws which recently took effect across five jurisdictions around Australia, according to an employment law expert.

Sue Pilkington

Victorian company fined over crush incident

A Victorian business has been fined more than $37,000 after a worker’s hand was crushed in a faulty machine.

Sue Pilkington

22 May

VIC Branch: Women's OHS Professionals Networking Breakfast

27 May - 31 May

AIOH Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene Course

31 May - 2 Jun

Building Safety - Bridging the Gap

13 Jun

Brisbane Regional Meeting

18 Jun - 19 Jun

SIA LTD - Brisbane Conference





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