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The article offers news briefs from the construction industry in Australia. Based on the survey of the Australian Building and Construction Commission, the government's construction industry reforms have produced benefits for clients, contractors and employees. The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union demanded a national safety campaign on the use of elevated platforms to prevent workplace accidents. ConstructAssist has developed a web-based management and notification system.

The article focuses on the proposed changes to be made to AS1418 paragraph 10, the known standard relating to the design of elevating work platforms being implemented in Australia. These changes suggest several safely systems in order to prevent foreseeable risks. ME510 chairman Peter Wenn claims that the proposed changes would bring major ramifications for elevating work platforms. Elevating Work Platform Association president Bernie Kiekebosch says that they are all about industrial safety.

The article reports on developments related to the construction industry in Australia. Recent WorkSafe advice will help reduce the likelihood of death or injury in the use of vehicle leading cranes. The Hire and Rental Industry Association's web page continues to grow with new information and additions to the site including a tab on the members' page.

The article reports on the move undertaken by Liebherr Australia to achieve the Zero Harm plan in the electric mining shovels at Mount Whaleback in Australia. Due to the prevalence of industrial accidents and injuries in various mining sites, it implemented a Zero Harm strategy wherein it made the needed repair and maintenance of the BHP Beiliton's equipment in accordance with its safe work practices. Part of the strategy is the replacement of a slew bearing at is Shovel 97 machine. INSET: ABOUT LIEBHERR.

The article reports on the implementation of safety and management plan to any mining operations in Australia. Local authorities advocated the plan following several incidents which involved a fatality. Prior to the incidents, common causes are related to failure of braking and steering systems on mobile equipment used.

Presents a list of companies offering safety products for construction companies in Australia. 3M Australia; Aegis; Alert Safety; Alsco; Amare Safety; Appliance Tagging Services; Australian Safety Wear; Australian Workplace Software; Bacou-Dalloz; Bomac Engineering; Booths Hire; Bullivants; Capital Safety Group; Chubb Fire Safety; Dupont Safety Resources.

Discusses the importance of understanding and complying with workplace health and safety obligations in Queensland, particularly in the construction industry. Persons who have workplace health and safety obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995; Three types of instruments to assist parties to meet their workplace health and safety obligations.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2015 Safety First Conference & Expo, which featured talks from Safe Work Australia chief executive Michelle Baxter on improvements in Australian workplace safety and Dr. Miller on the use of digital technology to promote industrial safety.

The article discusses recommendations for the selection of contractors to ensure their compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation in Australia including the accomplishment of registration forms, insurance and generic documents. It underscores the importance of checking the contractor's safe work method statement and safety management plan for consistency with worksite conditions along with the provision of written risk assessments necessary for contractor management.

The article discusses the provisions of the Model Work Health and Safety Bill in Australia. The regulation implements a national occupational, health, and safety (OH&S) standard across the country, and further extends the scope of business liability for driver welfare. However, it advises the need for the mining industry to implement solid practices around fleet safety and understand the legal obligations of the bill to ensure compliance, and avoid violations and fines.

The article reports on the significance of the forklift driver training organised by Crown Equipment Corp. in Australia. It states that the said training program can reduce non-budgeted costs from accident damage and injury. In addition, the forklift driver training is a strategic part of leading organisations safety programs as well as a means to deliver lower operating costs.

The article provides an overview on the statutory report made by the Western Australia Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on the Mines and Safety Inspection Act 1994 industry in Australia. During the review, commissioner Stephen Kenner made various recommendations about the role and operation of the regulator, and about the Mines Safety Inspection Act and its administration. He suggests that a risk management model of safety and health regulation should be implemented in the industry.

The article reports on the plan of the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council to implement a holistic approach to communication and marketing to prevent mining related accidents in Australia. NSW Minister for Mineral Resources Ian Macdonald states that the council is prioritising various initiatives for the mining industry. Fostering a world-leading health and safety culture should start by imposing safety regulations that prevent accidents.

In this article the author discusses the increasing safety incidents in Australia. A survey found that safety incidents are a key factor affecting the operation's production levels. It also highlights the amount of money spent on safety equipment at mining operations. The author states that despite the advances in technology, the mining industry is still experiencing a disturbing wave of safety incidents.

The article provides information on the basic elements in forklift training for successful storage in Australia. The author stated that training for eye/hand/foot coordination is critical for narrow aisle forklift operators. In addition, visibility at high-levels must be ensured to reduce load/pallet damage and improve productivity. Moreover, the straddle dimensions must fit to the rack openings to secure the load.

The article cites key survey findings indicating that occupational health and safety (OHS) has emerged as a lucrative career for professionals in Australia in 2007. Survey findings show that the average salary for new graduates in the OHS field start at 64,000 Australian dollars per year, while general managers fetch an average of over 280,000 Australian dollars annually.

The article presents views and insights of the author concerning a new approach to prevent forklift accidents in Australia. The author implies that a partial solution is to implement a tougher licensing system, making it more difficult to obtain a permit. The author also discusses the factors that contribute to forklift accidents.

The article describes how insurance company Insurance Australia Group Ltd. has come up with a web-based risk-assessment tool. The company has spent two years developing Risk Radar, which seeks to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. It helps the business owners monitor and reduce the risk of accidents occurring at work. In May 2006, the firm released the first tool for farmers. If the farmer follows the suggested plan and reduces the risk, cheaper premium will follow.

The article advises employers and operators to be cautious when using telescopic handlers in Australia. Telehandlers are also known by a variety of names as well as common proprietary names. Telehandlers are versatile type of mobile lifting plant incorporating a telescopic boom fitted with a lifting attachment. Owners of telehandlers should determine whether their machines have been designed to accommodate the attachments that are intended to be used.

The article reports that Coal and Allied Industries Ltd.'s Grease Pressure Release Gun, or Stored Energy Assassin, a handheld tool that detects stored energy in lubrication equipment, has received the BOC National Award for Safety and Health Innovation for 2006 in Australia. The tool is a simple solution to reduce injuries to maintenance staff. It allows maintenance personnel to do lubrication tasks with safety.

The article reports that WorkSafe Victoria's construction and utilities director Geoff Thomas has warned tower crane riggers that their certificates of competency can be cancelled if they ignore established safe work practices and they can be prosecuted for breaching their employee duty of care under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The warning came after four riggers were caught on video by a concerned citizen crowding a two-man workbox, being hoisted up, and climbing out of the workbox into the tower sections without harnesses attached.

The article focuses on the reports jointly released by Australia and New Zealand that determines non-compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) falls prevention requirements in both countries. Half of the sites visited were found to be in general compliance with the requirements for prevention of falls. Across the two countries, inspectors detected 759 instances of non-compliance with OHS falls prevention requirements during the campaign

The article focuses on safety trade show Safety In Action and Materials & Manual Handling, which safety in the building and construction industries will be given a special focus in Australia. Dedicated feature areas will be set aside for both electrical and construction safety, following a building and safety feature supported by the Master Builders Inc. Association of Victoria at the 2004 Safety in Action Trade Show and Conference.

Focuses on the issue regarding the safety measures in the mining industry in Australia. Danger of using incorrect head protection gear during grinding; Changes implemented by the Australian Standard on grinding procedures; Development of welding helmets to ensure safety.

Discusses the challenges of increasing the safety of people working at heights. Common systems of fall protection; Elements of a fall prevention system; Anchor point; Body harness; Connector; Decelerator; Emergency rescue plan; Products and the local market in Australia.

Points out that there appears to be unanimity in the New South Wales building industry between major contractors, unions and WorkCover that safety is a priority and major injuries and fatalities have to be eliminated. Observation that construction injuries and fatalities are the highest of all industries; Initiatives introduced by WorkCover NSW.

Reports that WorkSafe Victoria is succeeding in reducing workplace accidents in the construction industry, cooperatively engaging with building and construction industry stakeholders, and keeping average premium rates for WorkCover in Victoria below the Australian average. Cooperation and support of Foundation for Safety; Intervention strategy; Importance of training; Reducing litigation.

Presents a chart showing data on occupational health and safety notices issued by the WorkCover Inspectorate in Australia, as from the December 2003 "HRIA Newsletter".