Technology awards winners announced
13 October, 2016The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) recognises Australia's best technology companies and offers a bespoke accelerator program, whereby it assesses, mentors, profiles and promotes innovative and emerging technologies seen as having the greatest global potential.
CFMEU blames corporate greed for redundancies
05 October, 2016Up to 80 Queensland miners will be made redundant by Anglo American in a move the CFMEU claims is a hostile ambush following over two months of protected industrial action by the German Creek mine workers.
Shiftworkers twice as susceptible to injury
27 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaA new report from Safe Work Australia shows that the injury rate for shiftworkers in Australia is significantly higher than the injury rate for their non-shiftworker counterparts.
Changes at Redflow ahead of ZCell deliveries
26 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Redflow LimitedRedflow has announced senior management changes as the company prepares for the first deliveries of ZCell residential flow batteries in Australia. The Redflow board has appointed executive chairman Simon Hackett as acting chief executive officer while fellow board member Richard Aird was named acting chief operating officer.
White card scam uncovered
23 September, 2016A joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and New South Wales Police has resulted in the arrest of a Sydney man, who police will allege has been selling health and safety 'white cards' to unqualified construction workers, according to an ABC news report.
Clarifying the role of a QTP
22 September, 2016Queensland's Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has been working with the state's Electrical Licensing Committee to publish guidance information for contractors and qualified technical persons (QTPs), which clarifies the functions and role of a QTP.
Backing for ABCC on the up
21 September, 2016Support for reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is gaining ground, with the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) now weighing in. According to a statement released by the group, Australia can no longer afford to have the cost of construction inflated by 20–35% through "industrial relations bullying and lawlessness".
Conviction and fine over worker death
19 September, 2016Essential Energy has been convicted and fined $300,000 for failing to comply with its duty of care for workers, following the death of a 47-year-old man in 2013.
ENA and CSIRO partner on Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap
12 September, 2016Two upcoming workshops will explore the content of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, a joint initiative of the CSIRO and Energy Networks Association (ENA).
How well are you managing WHS?
09 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaIf you are managing a small business, probably not that well, according to a new report from Safe Work Australia (SWA).
Australian workers driven away from big business
06 September, 2016According to research by KPMG demographer Bernard Salt, baby boomers and Gen Y are leading the movement to escape the corporate world and become their own boss.
Do you know which standards affect your project?
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalDo you know every standard referenced in the Australian National Construction Code (NCC) related to residential premises? Standards referenced in the NCC fall under the NCC's Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions and compliance with these standards represents the most common method of satisfying the NCC performance requirements.
ABB Electrical installation handbook
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe ABB Electrical installation handbook is designed to provide the user of electrical plants with a quick reference tool.
October is National Safe Work Month
24 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety.
Safe Work Australia virtual seminars
19 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device.
