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Timber Company Receives More Than 100 Safety Notices
17/11/2011 12:00:00 AM
A Victorian timber company has received more than 100 safety improvement notices in less than a decade has been convicte...
A Victorian timber company has received more than 100 safety improvement notices in less than a decade has been convicte...
FARMER CAUGHT BETWEEN TRACTOR AND HAY BALE DIES
15/10/2011 12:00:00 AM
SafeWork SA is investigating the death of a farmer in South Australia, today.
SafeWork SA is investigating the death of a farmer in South Australia, today.
VICTORIAN BUILDERS TO UNDERGO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
15/10/2011 12:00:00 AM
Victorian building employers will be able to force their workers to undergo compulsory drug and alcohol testing.
Victorian building employers will be able to force their workers to undergo compulsory drug and alcohol testing.
Frequently asked questions Why do we need model work health and safety laws?
26/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
The Commonwealth and each state and territory government have agreed to harmonise their work health and safety laws, inc...
The Commonwealth and each state and territory government have agreed to harmonise their work health and safety laws, inc...
Factory Workers in Qld suffer explosive fire
26/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
An automotive factory in Queensland, Bundaberg is suffering an explosive fire this morning with fireman currently on the...
An automotive factory in Queensland, Bundaberg is suffering an explosive fire this morning with fireman currently on the...
Safety Tools to Reduce Quad Bike Injuries
26/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
After growing concerns over quad bikes safety, Australasia’s work heath and safety regulators have introduced new guidel...
After growing concerns over quad bikes safety, Australasia’s work heath and safety regulators have introduced new guidel...
WorkSafe not so Safe
26/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
Safety regulators WorkSafe Victoria are being accused of bullying in its workplace, with staff members alleging their bo...
Safety regulators WorkSafe Victoria are being accused of bullying in its workplace, with staff members alleging their bo...
Model work health and safety Act
26/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
On 11 December 2009, the Workplace Relations Ministers' Council endorsed the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act.
On 11 December 2009, the Workplace Relations Ministers' Council endorsed the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act.
Manufacturing company fined after man was killed in blender
22/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
A company that manufacturers brakes in Sydney has been fined $125,000, after an employee was killed whilst cleaning a hi...
A company that manufacturers brakes in Sydney has been fined $125,000, after an employee was killed whilst cleaning a hi...
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations and model Codes of Practice
13/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
On 10 August 2011, the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council endorsed in principle the model Work Health and Safety (WH...
On 10 August 2011, the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council endorsed in principle the model Work Health and Safety (WH...