OHS Professional E-News

Issue 116, 10 April 2012

High Court rules on contractor safety duties

The High Court recently confirmed that engaging an expert independent contractor to perform work may be considered a reasonably practicable way for a principal to ensure worker health and safety, according to a law firm.

Sue Pilkington

Deaths prompt WorkCover safety warning

WorkCover NSW has urged businesses and workers to take extreme care while working at heights following four serious incidents in recent months.

Sue Pilkington

Company fined $50,000 over electric shock incident

A Victorian sign installation company has been convicted and fined $50,000 over an incident that left a worker with severe burns to his body after he suffered an electric shock.

Sue Pilkington

Injury prompts urgent excavator safety warning

WorkCover NSW has issued an urgent warning to businesses and workers following the notification of a third serious incident involving an excavator in less than two months.

Sue Pilkington

WorkSafe Victoria issues caution to construction companies

WorkSafe Victoria recently warned the construction industry to do more to ensure safety standards are maintained following a series of incidents and subsequent prosecutions.

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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