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Rural Alive and Well – MEDIA ADVISORY

05 September 2011
The Tasmanian Forest Contractors Association welcomes the announcement by Deputy Premier Bryan Green of the first year’s funding of a two year program to support forest workers and their families with a tailored counselling service. “Most contractors will be aware and very appreciati
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Imported structural plywood fails Australian standards: EWPAA

27 October 2010
Australia’s peak engineered wood body has alerted Victorian timber traders, specifiers and end-users that an imported structural plywood product on the market has failed Australian standards and has exhibited gross delamination.
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Moving forward without forklifts

16 August 2010
Forklifts and prime ministers don’t mix and prime minister Julia Gillard came dangerously close to finding out why when she visited a Melbourne factory.
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Do your workers speak up about safety?

28 July 2010
WorkSafe and the Supply Chain Industry Alliance have joined forces to create a series of resources that encourage workers to speak up about safety. The idea is that a workplace can use the resources to create their own ‘speak up’ campaign.
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Major fines for farmers caught burning rubbish

09 November 2009
A reckless act by a Jeetho farmer in South Gippsland has prompted a warning from EPA Victoria to other landowners.
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Could ‘Zero Harm’ be killing our people?

26 October 2009
"Could Zero Harm be killing our people?" Yes, says veteran OHS expert Phillip Byard ahead of his October 29 address to The Safety Conference.
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WorkSafe Victoria Awards 2009 – closing date extended to 8 May

04 May 2009
There is still time to enter this year’s WorkSafe Victoria Awards with the closing date for entries extended to 8 May.
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Chainsaws: Having A Sharp Chain Is Vital

15 December 2008
With time, depending on the project, your chainsaw may become dull, and the chain will not produce the same precise cut. You will notice that it’s time to reach for your chainsaw sharpener when the cut from the saw is not straight anymore or the edges are uneven. Dull chains also prod
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Safety still a key factor despite the economy

01 December 2008
SAFETY REMAINS a priority for business even in the face of global economic turmoil. This was borne out by the fact that there were more than 10,000 visits to the Safety Show Sydney this year.
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Wormald a leader in new Standard compliance

11 August 2008
Wormald, a leading provider of fire protection solutions, has become one of the first companies in Australia with a vehicle fire suppression system to comply with Australian Standard AS 062-2006: Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment.
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