Welcome to the second edition of SAFE and SAFE Rural for 2008.
In this issue we report on the success of our Homecomings campaign, update you on legislative changes and provide tips on how to make your workplace safer.
In this issue:
Executive Director's update
Progress on reaching our goals to improve workplace health and safety
Homecomings puts safety under the spotlight
Successful campaign shows the most important reason for making your workplace safe, is not at work at all
See you at Visions
WHSQ is proud to sponsor the 16th Annual Visions Conference
Queenslanders win national safety award
National award recognises Queenslanders for their health and safety contributions
New workplace health and safety laws
The new Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 came into effect on 1 September 2008
Manage risk or risk a $125,000 fine
A recent court decision reinforces the importance of risk management
The unmeasured loss
WHSQ's new induction DVD based on a real life tragedy is now available
Queensland calls for national OHS system for the modern world
The Queensland Government submission to the federal review of occupational health and safety laws has called for a national OHS system for the modern world
Manufacturers switch on to safety
Understanding your legal obligations for safety switches in manufacturing workplaces
New taskforce developing practical solutions for musculoskeletal disorders
A new taskforce to halt the alarming rate of musculoskeletal disorders in Queensland
Licensing changes: Do they affect you?
Are you a scaffolder, dogger, rigger or plant operator? Do you operate a boiler or crane or hold an engineers’ certificate? Are you a hoist driver or engine/engineer driver? Occupational licensing changes may affect you.
Getting safety under your skin
Hairdressers beware: what water, shampoos and chemicals are doing to your skin
Occupational stress - exposing the dangers
Work-related stress can be prevented
New Code safeguards workers from traffic hazards
A new Code of Practice from 1 September 2008 aimed at reducing the risk of death or serious injury caused by traffic to Queensland workers
Lessons learned
Producers to focus on beef cattle safety
Workshops focus on improving safety in the beef cattle industry
Child safety on rural properties
Make your farm safer for children with these tips
Property workshop program for sugar cane growers
Hands on risk management workshops dispel the myth that safety is too hard
Look up and live another day
Exploring the dangers of overhead powerlines and farm equipment
New rural electrical safety booklet
The Electrical Safety Office presents its new guide on electrical safety
Guarding against injury
Tips for practical machine guarding
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