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Periscope’s Integrated Risk Information Software (I.R.I.S™) (14/05/2009)

... uses, including: risk management compliance & governance questionnaires & surveys occupational health and safety incident and hazard reporting action request management business planning contract and supplier ...

WorkSafe Victoria warn against fake safety services and advertisements (11/05/2009)

... associated with WorkSafe.WorkSafe Victoria observe that practices such as these can undermine legitimate occupational health and safety magazines, which are important to WorkSafe in getting their safety messages out to the ...

Flexible air springs available from Air Springs Supply pulverise preconceptions in mining and energy materials tasks (6/05/2009)

... lift dragline maintenance jacks. Similar Airmount air springs have been used as isolators to overcome severe occupational health and safety issues through high isolation efficiencies. Some are used under machinery to protect surrounding areas; ...

Mobile hazard management solutions available from Retriever Communications (1/05/2009)

... Communications’ mobile hazard management solutions electronically integrate occupational health and safety controls into field data collection processes enabling companies to provide high levels of technician safety and cover their regulatory ...

Eximo ducting technologies for mine ventilation (29/04/2009)

... issues. More than most industrial activities, mining is constantly under close scrutiny from all angles over occupational health and safety matters. Although Australia is a leader in workplace safety for the mining industry, the sheer scale of the ...

Safety In Action organised by Australian Exhibitions & Conferences draws crowd despite economic downturn (16/04/2009)

... were 10,290 visits to Victoria's occupational health and safety trade shows, Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling, together with the Carbon Reduction & Trading Expo. Show organiser Marie Kinsella of Australian Exhibitions ...

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

... Designated Work Group (DWG) by demonstrating commitment to representing members of their DWG and bringing occupational health and safety issues to the attention of the employer. It also recognises Health Safety Representatives who are able to ...

Eximo discuss factors for designing mine auxiliary ventilation systems (8/04/2009)

... to Eximo, mining is constantly under close scrutiny from all angles over occupational health and safety matters. Mine ventilation calls for a number of work practices and technologies to be developed so as to assure the safety of all mining ...

Capability Resources introduce welding safety equipment at National Manufacturing Week 2009 (1/04/2009)

... demonstrations of the device.Capability Resources offer a range of services to promote high standards in occupational health and safety, and environmental, productivity and cost management.Capability Resources’ Capable Welding division ...

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

... the ViisiSafe, enabling clients to manage their ID card holders in the field, to ensure that compliance to Occupational Health and Safety monitoring is maximised through mobility.Convergenius observe that they have built ViisiSafe around AS ...

Australian Exhibitions and Conferences to conduct National Forklift Championships (26/03/2009)

... Safety in Action and Melbourne Materials Handling.The trade show will offer answers to diverse occupational health and safety challenges, including height safety, lifting and loading, logistics, rehabilitation, ergonomics, asbestos management, ...

H2O Rx/Chemical System customise chemical injection assemblies for Desalination Plant in Sydney (24/03/2009)

... of materials with seawater, the treatment chemicals, the pressures, the size of the injection assemblies and Occupational Health and Safety of the operators.In collaboration with BWJV’s design engineers, H2O Rx/Chemical System Consulting’s ...

Risk management in focus at Australian Exhibitions and Conferences’ Safety In Action conference (20/03/2009)

... released by the Safety Institute of Australia (Victoria Division) suggest risk management may shield occupational health and safety (OHS) from budget cuts as industry hunkers down during the global financial crisis. Risk management is a clear ...

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences to discuss ‘fighting fire in workplace’ at Safety In Action Conference (18/03/2009)

... did not take ‘reasonable steps to prevent the likely risk of harm to persons or the environment’. Current occupational health and safety legislation states that each person concerned in the management of the corporation can be held personally ...

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

... Designated Work Group (DWG) by demonstrating commitment to representing members of their DWG and bringing occupational health and safety issues to the attention of the employer. The category also recognises health and safety representatives who ...

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

... after a worker’s death in August 2006. It is the first time a company director has been convicted under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the highest penalty ever imposed on an individual under the Act. WorkSafe Victoria quote a ...

Schmalz’s Jumbo vacuum-powered handling devices and Vacumaster vacuum lifting devices available from Millsom Materials Handling (9/03/2009)

... improvement in the standards for easy use and safety. The systems thus fully comply with the regulations for occupational health and safety, factors which have an effect on the motivation and performance of the people using ...

Laser, inkjet and thermal printer labels available from Jabac Connections (27/02/2009)

... all identification, labelling, occupational health and safety (OH&S, occupational health and safety), and general compliance sign needs, Jabac Connections can provide users with a free assessment of their individual requirements. Jabac ...

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

... speak at the Safety In Action Conference in April, is one of the authors of a five-year study of Australia’s occupational health and safety inspectorates. Adamant that consistent national legislation doesn’t mean every state safety Act needs to be ...

OHS and risk management training courses from CGU Safety and Risk Services (11/02/2009)

... key principles, which enable Health and Safety Representatives to perform their role.Certificate III in occupational health and safety: Nationally recognised training leading to formal qualification, and is suitable for people who assist with ...

Getex point out the importance of asbestos survey

Getex discuss importance of asbestos survey (10/02/2009)

... and determine and record the asbestos type, in order to manage the risk.It must also satisfy The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety ACT 2000, an employer is required to take ...

Loaded heavy trucks encountering problems with the soft earth

Getex complete remediation of council land contaminated with soil containing heavy metals and asbestos (10/02/2009)

... with strict adherence to the standard procedures for the removal of asbestos as outlined in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines “Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos [NOHSC:2002(2005)]”.As an ...

Solution for dust and airborne particulates problem from Getex

Getex discuss different methods to measure dust and airborne particulates problem (9/02/2009)

... dust and particulates are regulated in different ways by Environmental authorities and by Occupational Health and Safety regulatory authorities.Typically the Environmental people set guidelines for total weight of dust in outdoor air based on ...

Safe access platform that suits all common size roll-back trailers

MaxiTRANS use No Bolt Operations’ platforms for safe access to roll-back trailers (9/02/2009)

... custom-made platform has solved an occupational health and safety access issue for Australia’s producer of road transport trailing solutions. Most trailers can be accessed relatively easily through an opening at the back over the bumper. The ...

Getex discuss control measures to prevent Silica dust exposure at workplace (6/02/2009)

... Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental services company which provide an integrated range of consulting, monitoring and testing services covering silica and other hazardous materials.The strategy for controlling the risk ...

Michael Quinlan stresses the importance of union influence for workplace safety (6/02/2009)

... Institute of Australia podcast, was one of the authors of a five year research programme into Australia's occupational health and safety inspectorates.Quinlan spoke ahead of his April 2 address to the Safety in Action Conference in Melbourne ...

Getex discuss procedures for dust removal in asbestos cement roofs (5/02/2009)

... then a license is not required”. The definition of Licensed Work is found within Chapter 10 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Licensed work includes: Demolition work Restricted demolition work Friable asbestos ...

Occupational Hygienists’ role in asbestos removal work plan

Getex discuss importance of Occupational Hygienists in asbestos removal work (4/02/2009)

... also have Professional Indemnity Insurance which specifically mentions asbestos.Regulations: The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 requires an employer to take reasonable ...

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

... In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling trade shows will present hundreds of suppliers of occupational health and safety (OHS) and materials handling products and services – as diverse as asbestos removal and corporate wellness programmes – ...

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 ...