Welcome to the fourth edition of SAFE - the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations' Workplace Health and Safety magazine which consolidates the Safety Zone and Farm Safety News publications into one easy to read publication.
In this issue:
SAFE Rural
Latest rural news - Rural producers urged to establish good workplace health and safety programs, free on-farm workshops offered, Forest Harvesting Code of Practice 2007 released, and rural audits help raise the awareness of mobile plant safety
Welcome message
Welcome to the first edition of SAFE for 2007.
Work Safe Week 2007
Making sure people return home from work safely is the focus of this year’s Work Safe Week from 21 to 27 October.
Campaigns target safety of labour hire workers
A campaign focused on labour hire workers in the food manufacturing industry.
Queensland set to benefit from 10 Point Plan
Introduction of a new 10 point plan, aimed at streamlining OHS issues, workers’ compensation and administrative practices.
Do you know how to manage driver fatigue?
Safety tips for controlling fatigue in the workplace
New campaign targets slips, trips and falls at level
Inspectors will visit 1,700 workplaces to ensure employers are aware of their obligations to manage risks in their workplace.
Electrical safety codes of practice
As Queensland ’s electrical regulator, the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) produces codes of practice to aid electrical contractors and workers in carrying out their work safely and within the law.
Don’t do your own electrical work!
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) conducted an advertising campaign in March to raise awareness of the risks of carrying out unlicensed electrical work.
Changes to licensing in Queensland—how will this affect you?
Changes to workplace health and safety licences aimed at putting greater emphasis on the development and maintenance of skills by licence holders will be phased in during the year ahead.
Guidelines for business use of non-potable water
Guidelines for the safe use of non-potable water by business have been released by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Code of practice to safeguard Queensland tunnel workers
A Tunnelling Code of Practice will be released later this year by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to ensure safety standards in tunnelling projects throughout the state.
Tips for safe operation of powered mobile plant in the civil construction industry
Under Queensland workplace health and safety legislation, principal contractors and employers are required to implement suitable control measures to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or death occurring from operating powered mobile plant.
Prosecution case study: Worker injured when struck by a bulldozer
A Nebo-based company was fined $28,000 after one of its workers was struck by a bulldozer push arm in 2006.
Prosecution case study: Workers sustain injuries while handling furniture in a retail store
A North Brisbane furniture retail company was fined $18,000 for exposing workers to the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Managing vaccine—preventable diseases
Implementing an occupational immunisation program in a health and community services environment will significantly help manage the risks associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
Calling on all Queensland smash repairers
If conducting a risk assessment sounds daunting, it need not be, thanks to a project recently undertaken by the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ).
Applying safe management practices on farms is good for business
Rural producers are being urged to establish and maintain good workplace health and safety programs on their farms.
Free on-farm workshops – we come to you
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has joined forces with Farmsafe Queensland to offer free on-farm workshops to the rural industry.
New code of practice boosts safety in forest harvesting
The new code, which supersedes the Forest Harvesting Code of Practice 2000, strengthens the requirements for managing risks and safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in harvesting operations.
Rural audits help raise the awareness of mobile plant safety
Owners and operators of mobile plant in the rural industry are becoming more aware of safety thanks to audit campaigns undertaken regularly by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Shearing industry welcomes practical new guide
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released a new guide offering practical assistance to employers and workers involved in shearing.
Last updated 22 July 2008
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