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WorkCover NSW: Finray Pty Ltd fined $225,000 after worker dies
5/01/2012 12:00:00 AM
A Far North Coast company has been fined $225,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a labourer was fatall...
A Far North Coast company has been fined $225,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a labourer was fatall...
Industry urged to retain workplace health and safety officers to help meet obligations
3/01/2012 12:00:00 AM
The current legislative requirement for employers to appoint workplace health and safety officers (WHSOs) will cease in ...
The current legislative requirement for employers to appoint workplace health and safety officers (WHSOs) will cease in ...
Companies fined over farm death
1/01/2012 12:00:00 AM
Two companies have each been fined $100,000 over a farm incident that killed a worker who was run over by a reversing tr...
Two companies have each been fined $100,000 over a farm incident that killed a worker who was run over by a reversing tr...
New Work Health and Safety laws: will your business comply?
11/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
In all jurisdictions health and safety representatives can issue a can issue improvement notices. They can also direct w...
In all jurisdictions health and safety representatives can issue a can issue improvement notices. They can also direct w...
Mechanic bleeds to death
11/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
A 53-year-old mechanic has bled to death after cutting his elbow working on the brakes of a digger at an industrial equi...
A 53-year-old mechanic has bled to death after cutting his elbow working on the brakes of a digger at an industrial equi...
Fair Work allows HWE to continue urine testing
11/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
Fair Work Australia has upheld the right of mining contractor HWE to take urine samples of workers, despite protests fro...
Fair Work Australia has upheld the right of mining contractor HWE to take urine samples of workers, despite protests fro...
OHS risk assessments still matter, but a systemised approach is the new order of the day – Work Heal...
29/11/2011 12:00:00 AM
When was the last time you performed a risk assessment on this piece of equipment/work procedure?
When was the last time you performed a risk assessment on this piece of equipment/work procedure?
Effective OHS policies and procedures
29/11/2011 12:00:00 AM
Keeping your workers safe is an integral part of running a successful business.
Keeping your workers safe is an integral part of running a successful business.
Veolia Takes Control of Safety
20/11/2011 12:00:00 AM
Environmental services specialist Veolia has taken its safety training a step further, with a program that takes a behav...
Environmental services specialist Veolia has taken its safety training a step further, with a program that takes a behav...
Onesteel Blast Injures Three Workers
17/11/2011 12:00:00 AM
Three workers have been seriously injured following an explosion yesterday at OneSteel's Waratah mill.
Three workers have been seriously injured following an explosion yesterday at OneSteel's Waratah mill.