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- Feb 7, 2012 at 10:29 am, by Safety Culture
VIC: WorkSafe Investigations
No commentsWorkSafe is investigating the death of a man this morning after he fell three metres at a Highett tile retailer on Friday evening. The 24-year-old man had been on life support after surgery. Earlier today, a man suffered a serious cut to the chest while cutting beef at a Warrnambool meatworks. He is being treated Continue Reading
- Feb 6, 2012 at 10:37 am, by Safety Culture
NSW: Guidelines for Reporting an Incident or Injury
No commentsWorkCover NSW has issued guidelines as to when to report a work-related incident. WorkCover NSW must be notified of all incidents involving a fatality, serious injury, serious illness or dangerous incident by phone on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation may be needed. In addition, where there is an injury to an employee, notify your Scheme Agent Continue Reading
- Feb 5, 2012 at 10:29 am, by Safety Culture
Cth: Safe Work Data shows Decrease in Work Fatalities
No commentsSafe Work Australia has released figures which reveal monthly notified workplace fatalities have decreased. Six work-related notified fatalities were reported in September 2011, while 16 were reported in August 2011 and 11 in September 2010, according to the Safe Work Australia data. An air crash caused three of the September 2011 fatalities, while an explosion Continue Reading
- Feb 4, 2012 at 10:32 am, by Safety Culture
Safe Work Australia sets up helpline to help volunteers understand new WHS laws
No commentsAs part of a package of resources for volunteers, Safe Work Australia has set up the ‘Volunteer Assistance Line,’ a dedicated telephone helpline to assist volunteers and volunteer organisations in understanding how new work health and safety laws affect them. Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips today launched the new volunteer package assistance in Continue Reading
- Feb 3, 2012 at 10:25 am, by Safety Culture
OHS advocates among this year’s Australia Day Honours recipients
No commentsOHS achievers were some of this year’s Australia Day Honours recipients. Honours were given on people from different areas of expertise. Here are some OHS achievers who are also Australia Day Honours recipients: Dr Robert Lindsay Every – received an Order of Australia for distinguished service to business and to the community. He was the Continue Reading