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Queensland Safety Conference highlight impact of sedentary working on health (1/06/2009)

... from University of Queensland and Baker IDI research fellow, will address the Queensland Safety Conference to warn employers of the damage sitting for hours can cause to their health. Queensland Safety Conference is organised by Australian ...

Andatech AlcoSense precision fuel cell breathalyser for worksite alcohol testing available from Andatech Corporation (22/05/2009)

... company added security in reducing the liabilities.When investing in a worksite breathalyser, Andatech is a brand employers can trust. With a commitment to quality, integrity and honesty, Andatech has set the bar high for providing portable, ...

Australians say more training vital to remain competitive in job market (7/05/2009)

... organisation Kelly Services, finds that almost half of the respondents believe the training currently provided by their employers will not meet their future career needs. The Kelly Global Workforce Index obtained the ...

Automatic docking stations for gas detection units

Automatic docking stations available from Sperian Protection (28/04/2009)

... automated dock will fully calibrate the gas detection unit in about two minutes. By using a Sperian automatic dock employers can reduce cost by over 60%.Sperian docks also automatically download detector and maintenance data for easy ...

Fall protection harnesses, lanyards and belts

Miller fall protection equipment from Sperian feature label packs to facilitate inspection tagging (24/04/2009)

... might come as a surprise to discover that workplace accidents can occur just as easily from employers trying to do the right thing, as they can from not following correct procedures.According to Sperian, ongoing inspections of fall protection ...

First aid room equipment and kits available from Accidental Health and Safety (20/04/2009)

... first aid kits and first aid supplies to establish and support first aid rooms. Accidental Health and Safety assist employers to establish and maintain their first aid room facilities to properly care for their employees and visitors in an ...

WorkSafe Victoria awards for maintaining safety in workplaces (10/04/2009)

... recognise workplace health and safety committees and health and safety representatives, individual workers, employers and companies. Portland company, Smarter Safety Solutions won a WorkSafe Victoria award last year and followed up with a judge's ...

Fastcards and Convergenius to provide Smart Card credential management solutions (31/03/2009)

... According to Convergenius, since January 1st, with the series of amendments to the Workplace Health & Safety Act, employers need to implement a robust compliance programme and ViisiSafe provides the work and safety process controls around ...

AustralianSuper to showcase benefits for employers and employees at National Manufacturing Week 2009 (26/03/2009)

... at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. AustralianSuper’s focus at the exhibition will be to explain to employers how they can meet their superannuation obligations smoothly and efficiently with a plan that is attractive to ...

WorkSafe Victoria’s research identifies root causes of unsafe work practices in road freight transport (24/03/2009)

... but cutting corners with safety is not the right strategy. WorkSafe Victoria will remain vigilant in ensuring employers do not increase the risk of injury to their workers by taking short cuts to save money. WorkSafe Victoria have also produced a ...

Carbon has a nasty surprise in store for small and medium business (23/03/2009)

... just going to be another large compliance cost." At the same time, the general manager of the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Innovation and Sustainability Excellence, Kate Nicolazzo, says SMEs ...

Phil Fehring Engineering plead guilty for not acting on safety improvement notices (23/03/2009)

... operator restrains on new forklifts since 1995 and WorkSafe Victoria have been engaged in a campaign to encourage employers to retrofit seatbelts on all forklifts manufactured before 1995 where reasonably practicable. WorkSafe Victoria observe ...

Testing and tagging services for electrical equipment available from Gav's Test and Tag (23/03/2009)

... to Gav's Test and Tag, the employers/owners of a business have a 'Duty of Care' to ensure that all employees and visitors to their workplace are safe from injury and risk to health. Every business is required under government legislation to ...

Pilz Australia discuss importance of safety systems for increased productivity (19/03/2009)

... commissioning Troubleshooting and fault evaluation right down to I/O level Maximum plant availability For employers and employees, the outcome is a safer and productive ...

WorkSafe Victoria discuss employers’ towards outsourced workers (13/03/2009)

... on premises or working elsewhere.According to WorkSafe Victoria, their health and safety legislation requires employers to look after the safety of employees and people other than employees where they are affected by a client’s business or its ...

Entries open for 2009 WorkSafe Victoria awards (12/03/2009)

... awards are now open. The awards recognise health and safety committees and health and safety representatives, workers, employers and companies which are making an outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety in Victoria.According to ...

National Manufacturing Week 2009 to address superannuation issues (12/03/2009)

... 15.The superannuation provider will provide information and advice on meeting legal superannuation obligations to employers attending National Manufacturing Week 2009.As one of the largest national industry superannuation funds, ...

WorkSafe Victoria to share research results at Safety In Action Conference (11/03/2009)

... and OHS consultant, was less optimistic in his assessment and thought the perception of supervisors is that many employers do not take safety seriously.One model to promote greater interest in workplace safety will be presented to the Safety ...

WorkSafe Victoria launch Worksafe advertising campaign (10/03/2009)

... has to do all they can to ensure high safety standards are applied and the workers should return home safely every day. Employers must take exceptional care to ensure their people are properly trained, supervised and working in a safe ...

WorkSafe Victoria inspect retail and hospitality outlets in Melbourne’s central business district (9/03/2009)

... central business district. Retail businesses and restaurants, cafes and bars will be inspected to check that employers are meeting their return to work obligations for injured workers.The visits in Melbourne will run for two weeks. Over the ...

WorkSafe Victoria to conduct inspections at Cafes and restaurants (9/03/2009)

... advertising campaign focusing on young workers.The inspection campaign is being run nationally and intended to help employers to provide safer workplaces and understand their obligations to new and young workers who are a major part of the ...

General Mat Company discuss workplace floor safety measures (9/03/2009)

... per year costs the State $86 million.According to Michael Siegle, Managing Director, General Mat Company (GMC), employers spend a fortune protecting their workers from their feet up but apparently some ignore safety measures on the floor ...

mulders supply shade screens for buildings to protect from sun rays (6/03/2009)

... protection for workers is a critical issue for employers and building owners who need to meet stringent health and safety regulations. A new office block in Melbourne had almost floor to ceiling windows on every façade. With little natural shade ...

WorkSafe Victoria release safety publications to ensure workplace safety (6/03/2009)

... near Werribee this afternoon are being investigated by WorkSafe Victoria. They have sparked a call for workers and employers to keep their minds on the job. The Werribee incident is the second Victorian truck run-over fatality in a week. Earlier, ...

RMH Schaffer & Co discuss importance of Workcover NSW OH&S law compliance (23/02/2009)

... to RMH Schaffer & Co, Workcover NSW have issued a reminder to all employers. They have warned that employers (in the small to medium class, the largest single group of employers in Australia) should not expect any leniency in Workcover NSW’s ...

Gillard’s new report: the blueprint for national OHS harmonisation? (16/02/2009)

... Australian Financial Review, which suggested the model was largely based on Victorian OHS laws, which are popular with employers.The account also said the proposed national legislation would block unions from launching their own workplace ...

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences organise Safety In Action and Materials Handling trade shows (4/02/2009)

... costs that carry on for three years. Hence workplace safety makes good sense from a financial standpoint.Clever employers are also using prevention programmes to better engage with their workforce. It is a good basis for managers and leaders ...

General Mat Company release GMC Workmate No 824 anti-fatigue and safety mat (3/02/2009)

... Mat Company have released new anti-fatigue and safety mats to help employers meet occupational health and safety obligations in wet and dry areas of workplaces.GMC Workmate No 824 anti-fatigue and safety mat features a combination of ...

General Mat Company warn against blind spot for underfoot safety (2/02/2009)

... expert witness in workers compensation and public liability court cases says Australian employers and public building managers face potentially huge payouts and even jail if they continue to underestimate dangers posed by slip and fall ...

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences showcase fire and security area for Safety In Action (20/01/2009)

... the OHS and materials handling focus of Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling. The OHS Act stipulates that employers take steps to make their workplaces safe and that goes beyond everyday operations to include getting them out in an ...