Tag: Occupational Health and Safety
Mine researchers land US contract
The Queensland Government's mine research unit has been awarded a $350,000 contract in the United States.[MORE]
Train fumes leak put drivers at risk, says union
A union says two Qld tilt train drivers could have died when exhaust fumes leaked into an engine cabin.[MORE]
Train drivers get gas masks after exhaust leak
Qld Rail says its train drivers are safe despite them being issued with gas masks to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.[MORE]
Growing mine industry faces safety challenge
Mine industry representatives believe the rapid growth in the industry will make mine safety a big challenge.[MORE]
Overtime limit for Glenside staff
Limits on working overtime are applied for Glenside Hospital staff in Adelaide.[MORE]
Drug use up since non-sniff fuel: APY leader
An open letter to the Federal Government urges action against a growing drug problem on APY Lands.[MORE]
Church asbestos not an issue: SA Govt
Authorities say a decaying church building in a remote Aboriginal community is safe despite asbestos.[MORE]
Council to probe hostel complaints
Complaints about the conditions at two Bundaberg hostels have been sent to the Bundaberg Regional Council for investigation.[MORE]
Inspectors target unsafe work sites
WorkSafe inspectors say they have found a number of safety breaches at construction sites in the Melbourne suburb of South Yarra.[MORE]
Man plummets to death from Gold Coast apartment building
Police say a 47-year-old man has died after falling from the 16th floor of an apartment building on the Gold Coast. [MORE]
Antique carousel to miss this year's Ekka
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland says it has not banned the antique carousel that has been at the Ekka for almost 60 years.[MORE]
Riverina businessman fined over hurt worker
A ruling in the Chief Industrial Magistrates Court has sent a warning for contract labour suppliers, with a criminal conviction imposed on Riverina businessman Graham Blight.[MORE]
Policewomen to get 'bullet-proof bras'
Thousands of German policewomen will receive what media have labelled "bullet-proof bras".[MORE]
Foster's fined over worker's death
Brewing giant Foster's has been fined more than $1 million over the death of a worker in 2006.[MORE]
Safety induction scheme urged for film industry
The author of a report on the Queensland film industry says the sector needs a safety induction program.[MORE]
Rural workplaces urged to address depression
The program manager for the national depression initiative beyondblue, Therese Fitzpatrick, says male-dominated rural workplaces need help to tackle depression.[MORE]
Worker welcomes charges over cyclone deaths
A worker who was at the Fortescue Metals Group rail camp when it was destroyed by Cyclone George in March last year says he's relieved charges have been laid in relation to the death of his co-workers.[MORE]
Fortescue facing 18 charges over worker deaths
WorkSafe has charged Fortescue Metals over the deaths of two workers during a cyclone.[MORE]
Gold Coast construction audit finds 80 safety breaches
The Master Builders Association says it is disappointed an audit into 40 construction sites at the Gold Coast found 80 safety breaches. [MORE]
Mitchell Corp cops fine over rest breaks
A transport company has been fined $35,000 in the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court for failing to ensure its drivers had adequate rest breaks.[MORE]
WA must put Muchea contract to tender: Farmers Federation
The Western Australia Farmers Federation says staff and livestock are being put at risk by continued delays in the construction of the new Muchea saleyards. [MORE]
Rail deaths report recommends safety improvements
A report into the deaths of two rail maintenance workers in the Upper Hunter has made several recommendations to improve safety on the region's rail lines.[MORE]
WorkSafe Victoria plans state awareness tour
WorkSafe has announced plans to visit eight regional Victorian areas this financial year in an urge to improve safety at the workplace.[MORE]
Farmers warned of tractor dangers
Tasmanian farmers are being urged to read-up on tractor safety after a spate of accidents.[MORE]
Office odour keeps Gold Coast Council offices closed
The Gold Coast City Council says the Nerang Administration Centre will remain closed until at least Monday.[MORE]
