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A WA state politician has called for an independent inquiry into the treatment of workers at Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery during the recent bushfire.

As it gets closer to summer and temperatures heat up this week, SafeWork NSW has issued a reminder of the importance of working safely this summer.

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on the screening of a film based on the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory which killed more than 1,100 workers.

OHS is not just about providing appropriate safety equipment and procedures. Employers need to ensure their workers are (physically and psychologically) fit for the job. Matt McDonald writes.

As more manufacturers undertake rationalisation programs and centralise procurement services, the conversation around fire protection is changing. Bill Adamopoulous writes.

The PHARO Safety Laser Scanner is an optoelectronic protection device for accident prevention.

Safe Work Australia has published four new research reports to help inform the development of Australian work health and safety policy and practice.

Fire destroyed a furniture factory and forced the evacuation of neighbouring buildings at Yenora in Western Sydney yesterday.

There is more to CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) than just choosing a maintenance package. Alan Johnson writes.

Protect-Air HoseGuard Safety Fuses offer simple and efficient protection to pneumatic systems in the event of a broken compressed air hose or pipe.

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.

Lower back pain is the second-greatest contributor of disability in Australia but workers are reluctant to deal with their injuries, according to research.

​The PHARO Safety Laser Scanner is an optoelectronic protection device for accident prevention.

Organisations are increasingly recognising the value of surveillance cameras to help address workplace compliance and work, health and safety policies.

The NSW government will provide an extra $106m to ensure James Hardie asbestos victims receive up-front compensation payments.

Ansell is expanding its market for Microflex single-use gloves by introducing the portfolio throughout Australasia and China.

Police are investigating a factory fire which broke out at Campbellfield in Melbourne’s north.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has threatened to take legal action if James Hardie attempts to pay asbestos victims compensation in instalments.

Richgro Garden Products has been fined $100,000 over the 2012 death of a labour hire worker at its Jandakot premises.