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. |
VicRoads Worksite Safety UpdateTuesday, May 25, 2010 This Update contains articles on: - Do Your SWMS Comply With Regulations? - Safety Cameras Installed on M80 Project - The Performance of Temporary Safety Barriers in Victoria - Victoria?s First Reckless Endangerment Conviction for Company - New WorkSafe Guidance Note for Earthmoving Equipment Used as a Crane |
$130k fine over truck driver deathThursday, April 29, 2010 A truck driver died after suffering head injuries while loading an elevated work platform onto a semi-trailer in 2007. |
Company receives record fines over truck driver deathWednesday, April 28, 2010 A company and its director have been charged, convicted and fined $870,000 over the death of a 21 year old truck driver who was killed after being ordered to drive a truck with defective brakes. |
Work Health & Safety Act UpdateWednesday, April 14, 2010 This will effect not only Victorians under WorkCover but also Comcare employees (remembering that Contractors and agency staff to Comcare sites are under WorkCover). |
WorkHealth Checks: Some Preliminary ResultsThursday, April 1, 2010 From 1 July 2009 to 29 March 2010, 100,000 workers from a broad range of industries received a WorkHealth check as part of the WorkHealth program. Analysis of these checks shows the following results. |
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. |
