Wednesday 03 March
Wednesday 03 March
Support Safe Rates
The Union has been lobbying for some time for a system of safe rates, which allow truck drivers to receive full cost recovery for their work including flexible payments for rising fuel costs, as well as paid waiting times. |
Forklift Licences....Is yours current?Wednesday, December 9, 2009 All Certificates will progressively expire over a two-year transition period starting 31 January 2008. |
VicRoads Traffic Operations Audit OutcomeMonday, November 16, 2009 With a view to improving traffic management compliance, a VicRoads Surveillance and Audit team was formed to review and audit worksites to ensure they operate safely with minimal disruption to traffic. |
WorkSafe Victoria targets Oakleigh for inspectionFriday, September 4, 2009 WorkSafe Victoria is targeting Oakleigh as part of its 'Safer Work Zones' inspection campaign, from 7 to 11 September. |
Forklift drivers, Forklift Truck Operators, Mobile Crane OperatorsTuesday, August 4, 2009 By 30 September 2009 all 'Old Style' Certificates will have expired. Your Certificate expiry date is scheduled according to the date it was issued to you. Check your Certificate expiry date now (you will need the issue date of your existing Certificate). All Certificates will progressively expire over a two-year transition period starting 31 January 2008. |
TWU Working for Occupational Health PolicyTuesday, July 28, 2009 The Union, in consultation with Delegates, has developed a policy document and guide for members dealing with occupational health. The Union recognises the need to address the health and well being of transport workers in order to reduce the number of incidents, injuries and deaths in the workplace. |
Dangers of working aloneMonday, July 13, 2009 Investigations into two work-related deaths last year have prompted WorkSafe to issue a reminder on the dangers of working alone and the importance of regular communication with isolated workers. |
Worksafe investigating workplace deathsTuesday, June 23, 2009 WorkSafe is investigating the death of the 60 old man from Delahey who was the 14th Victorian to die in traumatic circumstances at work since 1 January. |
Swine FluWednesday, June 3, 2009 The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu in Mexico and its spread to other parts of the world is concerning. The scale and speed at which the disease has travelled has earned it the status of "pandemic". We've all heard about epidemics, which are outbreaks of contagious diseases. Pandemics are simply epidemics that occur on a global scale. |
Seven steps to a healthier "you" this winterMonday, June 1, 2009 Do you come down with a case of the flu like clockwork every year as soon as the leaves start to change colour or the weather gets colder? Do you feel helpless against the flu? If you said yes, and if you feel that avoiding the flu is beyond your ability, then read on. These are surefire ways to greatly improve your immune system and health this winter. |
AIRC decides on saliva rather than urine for drug testingMonday, May 25, 2009 The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) has ruled that Shell cannot take urine samples from workers when it introduces random drug testing. The company will be required to use saliva to test for drug impairment. |
TWU forms important link with the EJ Whitten FoundationTuesday, February 17, 2009 
The TWU has formed an important link to the EJ Whitten Foundation. The E.J. Whitten Foundation was established in 1995 to commemorate the memory of Ted Whitten Senior who passed away due to Prostate Cancer. If Ted had of commenced an annual check-up with his local doctor after turning 50 years of age and was more aware of the consequences of the disease, there is a strong chance he could still be with us today. Ted Whitten Jnr will be a guest speaker at the Union's annual Safety Seminar on 28 July 2009. |
Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue LawsThursday, January 15, 2009 The new fatigue laws, which affect trucks and buses, were implemented in September 2008 and set new work and rest limits for heavy vehicle drivers. |
Worksafe warns of crushing injuriesFriday, October 10, 2008 Worksafe Victoria has warned of the dangers of crushing injuries after a number of deaths and injuries. In one incident a man died in Northcote when a truck tipped sideways trapping him as he used a truck mounted crane. |
Compliance CodesTo provide guidance to persons who have duties or obligations under the OH&S Act or the regulations, the following codes have been developed. |
