OHS Professional E-News

Issue 75, 24 May 2011

Safety the biggest risk for oil and gas operators

In view of the major LNG capital projects planned by oil and gas projects in Queensland and Western Australia, the most prominent risks in the oil and gas industry are around safety, according to Deloitte.

Sue Pilkington

Employer found guilty over drinking workers

An employer was recently found guilty by the Magistrates Court of South Australia after an employee arrived to work so drunk that he was injured in attempting to do his work.

Sue Pilkington

Survey reveals health and safety motivators

A desire to do the job more easily or efficiently would motivate most employees to improve health and safety at work, according to recent Safe Work Australia research.

Sue Pilkington

$40k fine over acid burns to apprentices

An industrial magistrate has fined an Adelaide heavy machinery and vehicle hire firm over safety shortcomings that resulted in injuries to two young workers, who were directed to clean a truck with a highly acidic solution.

Sue Pilkington

Victorian man dies after chemical exposure

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the recent death of a 54-year-old man at Nufarm Chemicals in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

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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