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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

National safety regime a reality

Tuesday 08 September 2009

The passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through the Parliament represents a significant milestone in the move towards a national Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime, according to Minerals Council of Australia CEO Mitch Hooke.


OH&S 'sexy' for investors

Friday 04 September 2009

Far from just another cost, occupational health and safety is now considered 'sexy' by investors, according to a senior research analyst for AMP Capital Investors, Dr Ian Woods.


NSW OH&S law changes outlined at Safety Show Sydney

Thursday 03 September 2009

The Safety Show Sydney will hold seminars on the biggest changes to safety laws in decades as well as practical safety workshops and product and service demonstrations.


Retriever Communications showcase solutions at Safety Show Sydney

Thursday 20 August 2009

Retriever Communications will showcase its wireless occupational health and safety compliance applications at the Safety Show Sydney and Sydney Materials Handling events.


Industry welcomes safe work bill

Monday 17 August 2009

Minerals Council of Australia CEO Mitchell Hooke says the passage of the Safe Work Australia Bill through the Parliament represents a significant milestone in the move towards a national Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime.


ComOps wins safety contract

Wednesday 29 July 2009

ComOps has announced it has won a contract to deploy its safety and risk management reporting software at Watpac.


CQ Uni offers professional development at QREX

Thursday 18 June 2009

CQ University will highlight professional development opportunities for people working in the mining industry on Stand 4010 during the 2009 Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade exhibition at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from July 21-23.


Mining safety to go national

Tuesday 19 May 2009

State-specific Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws may be rolled into a national framework.


Council to achieve zero harm

Friday 24 April 2009

The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council has met in the Hunter to improve mine safety methods.


Unions denied access for safety talks

Thursday 19 March 2009

The AMMA has lodged a submission to the South Australian Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2009, recommending, as its primary position, to remove Part 5A from the Consultation Bill, denying union representatives the right to enter South Australian workplaces and


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