OHS Professional E-News

Issue 85, 02 August 2011

States risk ‘tripping up’ true national OHS reform

Genuine OHS harmonisation is at risk as each the states develop their own mining regulations under the new national Work Health and Safety Act, according to the mining industry.

Sue Pilkington

Taking stock of workplace bullying

The lack of a uniform data collection model or process – both within organisations and on a wider scale – is a common barrier to recording and reporting workplace bullying, according to an expert in the area.

Sue Pilkington

Maximum fine for Malu Sara tragedy

Boat manufacturer Subsee Explorer has been fined $242,000 – the maximum amount under federal work health and safety laws – for supplying an unseaworthy vessel which sank in the Torres Strait in October 2005 killing five people.

Sue Pilkington

Deaths and ‘near misses’ prompt WorkSafe warning

The deaths of two men in work-related circumstances and a few “near misses” have prompted WorkSafe Victoria to renew calls of the importance of workplace safety.

Sue Pilkington

Fine and compensation for fireworks injury

A leading pyrotechnics firm has been fined nearly $64,000 and ordered to pay $20,000 compensation by the SA Industrial Court in relation to a fireworks incident in which a volunteer performer suffered burns.

Sue Pilkington

2011 Fire Awareness Awards Open

The 2011 Fire Awareness Awards are now open for entries!

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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