OHS Professional E-News

Issue 87, 16 August 2011

Malu Sara lessons for upstream OHS duty-holders

The recent Federal Court case in which boat manufacturer Subsee Explorer was fined $242,000 – the maximum amount under federal work health and safety laws – has important implications for suppliers and manufacturers of plant throughout Australia, according to OHS lawyers.

Sue Pilkington

Housing Industry calls for moratorium on OHS harmonisation

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) recently called for a moratorium on draft national model occupational health and safety laws.

Sue Pilkington

Employer fined for not meeting workers compensation obligations

The owner of a Sydney brasserie has been fined $3000 after failing to pass on weekly workers compensation benefit payments to a staff member.

Sue Pilkington

Safework SA to act on expert report

South Australia will implement a slew of OHS changes following an independent review of Safework SA’s performance.

Sue Pilkington

Court-enforceable undertaking for Defence

The Department of Defence has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking with Comcare after it allegedly failed to observe its duties under federal workplace safety laws.

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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