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James Hardie may draw on loan for asbestos compensation
James Hardie may have to draw on a loan to cover asbestos compensation despite paying shareholders dividends of almost $600m in the last two years. More... The post James Hardie may draw on loan for...
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Versatile Australian smart card-based access control system for high risk...
AccessPack, an access control system for machinery from Western Australian company CASWA is winning the support of leading companies around the world. More... The post Versatile Australian smart...
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New research shows utilities employees are the safest at work
Results of a new study by SACS Consulting reveal that workers in the utilities sector were the most motivated to ensure safety at work. More... The post New research shows utilities employees are the...
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James Hardie confirms asbestos compensation may fall short
Building materials company James Hardie has confirmed the compensation fund for its asbestos victims may face a shortfall in the next three years. More... The post James Hardie confirms asbestos...
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Asbestos victims call compensation plan ‘morally bankrupt’
A group representing asbestos victims has attacked a proposal to allow James Hardie to pay compensation in instalments and called it ‘morally bankrupt’. More... The post Asbestos victims call...
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Glass industry safety project launched
WorkCover will provide targeted assistance to the State’s glass, glazing and associated industries sector. More... The post Glass industry safety project launched originally appeared on Ferret.com.au
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Researchers make manufacturing technique safer
Researchers in the UK have identified a method to almost eradicate the human and environmental dangers posed by a widely used manufacturing technique. More... The post Researchers make manufacturing...
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Mental health on the job
Mental health is a big OHS issue. As Marko Turner writes, the benefits of establishing a psychologically safe and healthy workplace cannot be ignored. More... The post Mental health on the job...
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Levis moves to lift labour and environmental standards
Levis is working the International Finance Corporation to provide financial incentives for its suppliers in developing countries to improve standards. More... The post Levis moves to lift labour and...
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James Hardie asbestos claims higher than expected
Building materials company James Hardie has revealed that claims from its asbestos victims are increasing faster than expected. More... The post James Hardie asbestos claims higher than expected...
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Fertiliser company fined $100,000 over death - Worksafe WA
Richgro Garden Products has been fined $100,000 over the 2012 death of a labour hire worker at its Jandakot premises. More... The post Fertiliser company fined $100,000 over death - Worksafe WA...
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ACTU to fight James Hardie on asbestos compo
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has threatened to take legal action if James Hardie attempts to pay asbestos victims compensation in instalments. More... The post ACTU to fight James Hardie on...
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Police investigating Melbourne factory fire
Police are investigating a factory fire which broke out at Campbellfield in Melbourne’s north. More... The post Police investigating Melbourne factory fire originally appeared on Ferret.com.au
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NSW govt gives extra support for James Hardie asbestos victims
The NSW government will provide an extra $106m to ensure James Hardie asbestos victims receive up-front compensation payments. More... The post NSW govt gives extra support for James Hardie asbestos...
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Back pain a big OHS issue
Lower back pain is the second-greatest contributor of disability in Australia but workers are reluctant to deal with their injuries, according to research. More... The post Back pain a big OHS issue...
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Rana Plaza compensation fund falls short
The fund to compensate victims of the collapse Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh two years ago is still short of its US$30m target. More... The post Rana Plaza compensation fund falls short...
View ArticleNew OHS professional accreditation developed
The Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board has announced the current status of accredited university-level OHS education programs in Australia. More... The post New OHS professional...
View ArticleNew WHS program at University of Wollongong achieves accreditation
The post graduate program in work health and safety offered by the UOW has received accreditation from the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board. More... The post New WHS program at University...
View ArticleCurtin University revamps OHS post graduate programs, achieves accreditation
The Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board has awarded accreditation to the occupational health and safety programs offered by Curtin University. More... The post Curtin University revamps OHS...
View ArticleEdith Cowan University offering broad range of accredited OHS programs
Edith Cowan University now provides a suite of accredited OHS qualifications. More... The post Edith Cowan University offering broad range of accredited OHS programs originally appeared on Ferret.com.au
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