http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ Automated RSS Feed Department of Commerce - WorkSafe Media Statements and news en-au Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:46:21 +0800 120 online@commerce.wa.gov.au (Department of Commerce Online Services) http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Wangara_inspection_campaign_re.html 19/11/09 - A WorkSafe inspection campaign of manufacturing workplaces in Wangara has revealed some good standards in occupational safety and health management, but many areas of concern. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:41:30 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Wangara_inspection_campaign_re.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Successful_prosecutions_a_remi.html 17/11/09 - Four successful prosecutions in the courts this week have prompted a reminder from WorkSafe on the importance of demolition licences. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:33 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Successful_prosecutions_a_remi.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Cyclone_contingency_plans_shou.html 16/11/09 - WA?s cyclone season has officially begun, and businesses throughout the North-West of the State have been reminded to ensure contingency plans are established and in operation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:33:37 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Cyclone_contingency_plans_shou.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Transport_company_fined_over_u.html 12/11/09 - A Bibra Lake transport company has been fined a total of $30,000 over an incident in which a worker?s legs were crushed under the wheels of a truck trailer. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:02:18 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Transport_company_fined_over_u.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_to_examine_constructi.html 12/11/09 - WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the South-West region next week. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:12:20 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_to_examine_constructi.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_inspection_campaign_l.html 6/11/09 - WorkSafe has commenced an inspection campaign to look at safety standards in fish wholesaling workplaces. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:33:42 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/WorkSafe_inspection_campaign_l.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Work_Safety_Awards_winners_lea.html 2/11/09 - The six winners of the prestigious 2009 Work Safety Awards Western Australia were announced on Friday night. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:06:27 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/November/Work_Safety_Awards_winners_lea.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Drilling_contractor_fined_over.html 30/10/09 - A drilling contractor has been fined $40,000 over an incident in 2006 in which he received an electric shock and another man sustained serious burns when a drilling rig mast came into contact with high voltage power lines. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:30 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Drilling_contractor_fined_over.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Printing_company_fined_over_fi.html 30/10/09 - A Cannington printing company has been fined $36,000 over an incident in which a female employee had part of a finger amputated. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:54:30 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Printing_company_fined_over_fi.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Transport_Company_fined_over_b.html 14/10/09 - A Forrestfield transport company has been fined $5000 over breaches of the regulations governing fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:07:34 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Transport_Company_fined_over_b.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Company_fined_over_loss_of_a_w.html 13/10/09 - A Bunbury company has been fined $100,000 over a 2006 incident at Picton in which a 19-year-old worker?s leg was amputated. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:27:12 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/Company_fined_over_loss_of_a_w.html http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/WorkSafe_inspection_campaign_l.html 5/10/09 - WorkSafe will conduct an inspection campaign to look at safety standards in manufacturing workplaces in the Wangara industrial area in the second half of this month Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:27:28 +0800 http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/Feeds/../Corporate/Media/statements/2009/October/WorkSafe_inspection_campaign_l.html