A robotic system developed by the Dulux Group and Robotic Automation was implemented to assist workers handling hazardous powders.
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SA government grant to prevent work-related injury
Minister for Industrial Relations Russell Wortley announced more than $400,000 will be available to assist research into work health and safety issues in South Australia under the SafeWork SA WHS Commissioned Research Grant Program.
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Online safety training to change attitude of apprentices
People and Quality Solutions (PaQS) a registered training organisation has launched a new online safety course for Australian apprentices.
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Orange to acquire 24/7 industrial estate
An Orange Councilor has asked for an industrial estate in Orange, to allow factories to operate on a 24 hours basis, seven days a week as reported in the Central Western Daily.
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SafeWork weighs in on planking
Amidst the media attention about ‘planking,’ SafeWork SA is reminding employers and employees of their legal obligations relating to workplace safety.
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Truck drivers and farm workers: Risk of being killed working
Safe Work Australia released its latest report on work-related deaths due to injury called Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities 2008-09.
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Maxon motor wins best new design award
Maxon motor’s EPOS2 36/2 module and sterilisable size 5 motor has been named a finalist in the Design News’ 2011 best new product category.
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Have you secured your tickets to the Endeavour Awards?
Now that the Endeavour Awards nominations are closed, get your tickets for the prestigious gala dinner event held in Melbourne at the RACV Club, on 25 May 2011.
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Cement worker left with amputated finger
A man has lost use of his left hand during an incident where his fingers were caught by rotating blades whilst mixing cement, leaving an Adelaide foundry more than $20,000 in fines from the Industrial Court.
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Man falls to death: WorkSafe investigates
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 50-year-old mechanical engineering manager after a fall at a printing business in Canning Vale, Western Australia.
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Teen apprentice loses tips of two fingers
The Industrial Court has fined a Lonsdale manufacturer which left a young employee with a loss of the tips of two fingers and serious lacerations to a third, while operating a machine saw.
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Toxic chemical kills man
A 54-year old man has died after being exposed to toxic chemicals in an agricultural chemical plant in Melbourne 19 May 2011, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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Lack of forklift training leaves worker with amputated leg
A host employer and a labour hire company have been fined a total of AUD$120,000 over an incident which occurred in 2008 left a worker with an amputated leg due to lack of forklift training.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Technology Application of the Year
Congratulations to all 12 companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Technology Application of the Year Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Environmental Solution of the Year
Congratulations to all 12 companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Environmental Solution of the Year Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Safety Scheme of the Year
Congratulations to all five companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Safety Scheme of the Year Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Australian Steel Innovation Award
Congratulations to all four companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Australian Steel Innovation Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Global Integration Award
Congratulations to all five companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Global Integration Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Exporter of the Year
Congratulations to all 12 companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Exporter of the Year Award. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Young Manufacturer of the Year
Congratulations to the three impressive young individuals who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Young Manufacturer of the Year Award. Read on to see their achievements.
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