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Office workers who spend long
hours at their desk may be more prone to potentially fatal blood clots
than passengers on long-haul flights, according to new research.
 A
study by researcher Professor Richard Beasley of the
Medical Research Institute of
New Zealand
in Wellington found that a third of patients admitted to hospital with deep
vein thrombosis (DVT) were office workers who spent long periods at a
computer. The researchers said the problem was most common in the
information technology industry and in call-centres.
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Issue 7-Jan-2009
News
Queensland minister urges safety boost in mines
QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has urged mining industry
chiefs to lift safety standards in the state’s mines, with particular
attention to workers using heavy machinery.
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Toilets to help truckies reduce fatigue
NINE toilet facilities will be installed in key rest areas across the south
west of Queensland, in a bid to help heavy vehicle drivers reduce fatigue.
[more]
Summer sun warning for outdoor workers
WORKCOVER NSW has issued a warning to employers and workers who work outdoors
to protect themselves from the sun this summer.
[more]
Two-day course on advanced injury management
IFAP is holding a two day course on advanced injury management in mid-January
2009.
[more]
High safety standards found in WA construction sites
A WORKSAFE inspection program of construction sites in WA has revealed some
areas of concern, but generally good compliance standards.
[more]
Contractors fined for construction site fall
THE HEAD contractor and subcontractor at Rhodes Corporate Park construction
site have been fined a total of $343,500 for an incident where a 19 year old
fell 15m on the site.
[more]
Issue 17-Dec-2008
News
Workplaces to review stacking safety procedures: WorkSafe WA
WorkSafe WA is prompting workplaces to check their safety procedures for
stacking goods following the deaths of several workers.
[more]
Queensland worker crushed by bus
A QUEENSLAND bus company has been fined after a worker had his pelvis crushed
by a bus near Beenleigh.
[more]
Poor workplace injury procedures create worker stress
A LACK of occupational physicians and poor understanding of return-to-work
procedures is creating stress for injured workers in South East NSW, according
to a recent research project.
[more]
Nail gun accident claims worker s eye
A Brisbane-based construction company has been fined $30,000 after a worker
lost an eye in a nail gun accident.
[more]
2009 Safety In Action Conference around the corner
THE 2009 Safety In Action Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention
Centre from 31 March to 02 April 2009.
[more]
Products
Rescue ladder provides immediate assistance
DBI-SALA has released a new rescue ladder designed to provide assistance after
a fall has occurred.
[more]
Issue 8-Dec-2008
News
NSW takes action to harmonise state OH&S systems
WorkCover NSW has taken moves to harmonise state occupational health and
safety systems by recognising OH&S induction qualifications that are obtained
in South Australia.
[more]
ASCC releases workplace safety reports
THE Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has launched the
National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance (NHEWS) handbook, and released
results for the 2008 NHEWS survey.
[more]
SafeWork SA warns employers against asbestos removal
SAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely
remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety
regulations.
[more]
LayerTech recognised for safety
LAYER TECH has been commended for its Froglift Vacuum Layer Picker at the 2008
WorkSafe Victoria awards held in Melbourne recently.
[more]
Recycling company to cough up hefty fine
A RECYCLING company has been fined $140,000 in the NSW Industrial Court after
a boundary wall collapsed into a car park at Taren Point in South Sydney.
[more]
Products
Heartbeat system raises alarm
ADTEC Communications has released a new alert system to ensure the safety of
workers in hazardous environments.
[more]
Issue 1-Dec-2008
News
Drive-safe guide welcomed in Victoria
WORKSAFE Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have released a
guide to reduce injuries and deaths from work-related driving.
[more]
WorkSafe fends off Q Fever
WORKSAFE is reminding workers in the livestock and animal handling industry to
be screened and vaccinated against Q Fever.
[more]
Trucking Association pushes for more rest areas
THE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) is calling for more action on rest
areas to boost safety and productivity on Australian roads.
[more]
Man killed in SA mining accident
A WORKER has died after suffering serious injuries at a Coober Pedy mine
accident in South Australia.
[more]
Mining accident prompts safety alert
A shuttlecar accident at an underground coal mine in Queensland has prompted
the Department of Mines and Energy to issue a safety alert.
[more]
Worksafe Victoria launches air receiver handbook
WORKSAFE Victoria has released new guidebook focusing on the safety risks
associated with air receivers.
[more]
Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off in Melbourne
ASBESTOS Awareness Week has got underway to support and commemorate
individuals and families affected by the fatal illness.
[more]
Asbestos Awareness Week
ASBESTOS Awareness Week will be held between 24 and 30 November 2008, and will
commemorate and support individuals and families affected by asbestos-related
illnesses.
[more]
Coast workplaces face risks
WORKSAFE Victoria has released new statistics, and warned the businesses along
the coast to keep their eye on the ball in regards to workplace safety.
[more]
Lung disease costing Australia $100b
THE AUSTRALIAN Lung Foundation has released an economic report showing the
growing problem of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is ravaging
the Australian economy.
[more]
Products
Safety platform steps above the rest
TEAM SYSTEMS has released a safety step said to reduce workplace accidents by
providing sturdy and convenient access to hard-to-reach places.
[more]
Easy Guides not to be used in isolation for training
WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland has released a clarification of its
stance on the use of Easy Guides and other workplace health and safety
training materials.
[more]
Issue 19-Nov-2008
News
Coast workplaces face risks
WORKSAFE Victoria has released new statistics, and warned the businesses along
the coast to keep their eye on the ball in regards to workplace safety.
[more]
Asbestos Awareness Week
ASBESTOS Awareness Week will be held between 24 and 30 November 2008, and will
commemorate and support individuals and families affected by asbestos-related
illnesses.
[more]
Authorities release joint work-related driving safety guide
WORKSAFE Victoria has partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
to reduce death and injuries from work-related driving
[more]
Lung disease costing Australia $100b
THE AUSTRALIAN Lung Foundation has released an economic report showing the
growing problem of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is ravaging
the Australian economy.
[more]
Researchers awarded for mining safety study
THREE researchers from the University of South Australia have been awarded an
occupational safety and ergonomics medal for a study on OHS in the Australian
mining industry.
[more]
Furniture company fined over $40,000 for lift truck rollover
A MALAGA-based furniture company has been fined $40,750 over an incident in
which a lift truck rolled over and seriously injured two men.
[more]
Guilty pleas after strong winds blew over concrete wall
WORKSAFE Victoria has placed the blame on the directors of Permanent Erection
Constructions over a concrete wall collapse on 16 August 2006.
[more]
Dangers with multi-cutters and hand power tools
WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has published a safety alert
regarding multi-cutters and grinding or cutting discs on power tools and air
tools.
[more]
Featured
Articles
Reducing risks in warehousing and storage
VOCAM says slip and trip accidents, though often seen as trivial, are
avoidable and serious problems in warehousing and storage.
[more]
Products
Safety booms amidst financial bust
ACCORDING to Geelong-based safety equipment manufacturer Barrier Security
Products, the economic downturn has not affected the sales of safety
equipment.
[more]
Easy Guides not to be used in isolation for training
WORKPLACE Health and Safety Queensland has released a clarification of its
stance on the use of Easy Guides and other workplace health and safety
training materials.
[more]
Emergency eyewash system provides sight-saving quick response
G&A First Aid Supplies has released an eyewash system featuring sterile
solutions for flushing the eyes in the event of eyesight-threatening chemical
splashes.
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