OHS Professional E-News

Issue 119, 8 May 2012

Victoria says no to model OHS laws

Victoria will not adopt the model Work Health and Safety laws, according to Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells.

Sue Pilkington

NT businesses rapped over gas cylinder explosions

NT WorkSafe recently slammed the complacency of Territory businesses that transport and store flammable gas cylinders in the rear of enclosed work vans.

Sue Pilkington

Company directors cautioned over James Hardie judgment

The High Court's recent finding that seven former James Hardie Industry directors approved a misleading ASX announcement about the company’s asbestos-injuries compensation fund has potentially wide implications for directors, company secretaries and general counsels.

Sue Pilkington

Coles fined after worker falls from height

Coles has been fined $170,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover NSW’s legal costs after a worker fell through a ceiling at their Manly store in 2007 and received injuries.

Sue Pilkington

Safety alert issued over nail gun use

Nail gun users should prevent their guns from inadvertently discharging when they're using them and also prevent nails from ricocheting and hitting people or penetrating other surfaces, according to WorkCover NSW.

Sue Pilkington

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

18 Jun - 19 Jun

Safety in Action 2013 | Brisbane Safety Conference





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