Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities Chair John Watson announced last week the commencement of Phase 2 of a campaign to improve scaffolding safety in the construction industry.
WorkSafe Victoria Investigate 14th workplace fatality
A 51 year-old man was crushed while carrying out repairs on a 4WD in Dandenong. The front of the vehicle was on a ramp and the rear supported with a hydraulic trolley jack. It is believed that the vehicle dropped and rolled back, crushing the man.
BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation Pty Ltd has been fined for $76,000 for failing to ensure that an employee was safe from injury and risks to health while at work. The company received its penalty after pleading guilty to Section 19(1) of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986.
The death of a worker after being struck by a steel beam being positioned onto a building, has led to SafeWork SA releasing a hazard alert cautioning users of synthetic fibre slings.
Advisory Day to Raise Awareness of Truck Driver Fatigue
Today will see WorkCover NSW and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) hold a free event to raise awareness of driver fatigue in long distance trucking.
Workplace Health Promotion improves productivity and well-being
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has found that Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) leads to better health, reduced absenteeism, enhanced motivation, and improved productivity.
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