OHS Professional E-News

Issue 36, 10 August 2010

Glue slip sticks to Customs

Not business as usual - The federal safety regulator Comcare alleges that Australia’s Customs and Border Protection Service violated safety laws by failing to barricade a construction zone.

Sue Pilkington

Go-kart driver strangled by scarf

Warnings go unheeded - NSW WorkCover is investigating a go-kart accident that occurred on Sunday in which a driver was strangled after his scarf became entangled in a rear axle.

Sue Pilkington

NSW farmers get ATV safety course

Costs $440 - NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Industry and Investment division is supporting an ATV training day for farmers in New England and NSW’s North West later this month.

Sue Pilkington

Another death in WA mine

Inquiry denied - A 60 year-old worker fell 15 metres to his death at Norseman Gold’s Okay Mine last week, sparking calls for a Royal Commission.

Sue Pilkington

Qld Health dodges $600k injury claim

Foreseeable risk not a breach - Queensland Health has fended off a $600,000 claim centering on its alleged failure to provide safe work systems.

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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