Occupational Health and Safety Jobs on OHSCareer Find Jobs, Events, Education and News for Professionals in Occupational Health and Safety in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/all-jobs?show_all=1 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:37 +0000 Regional OHS Manager http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/4056-the-next-step/26965 http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/4056-the-next-step/26965 support@careerspot.com.au (OHSCareer) Jobs - OHSCareer Injury Management Advisor - Up to … [Read more...]

We all know what a confined area is but when it comes to the workplace confined spaces take on a whole new meaning and they require you to be certified in order to operate equipment and fulfill work needs in those areas. A confined area is a space with limited access because the work being done there has the potential to be more dangerous. It can refer to just a cramped area or something more permanent such as a storage tanks. In some cases these areas have risks present that require further … [Read more...]

What is an owner builder? That is a term we don't hear very often but it is one that still manages to have its own course. An owner builder is someone who does all the building work on a property that they own instead of hiring a building company or licensed builder in order to get the job done. Anyone can be an owner builder but of course there are safety regulations and codes a person must be aware of before they undergo building anything, even if it is on their own property. If you want to … [Read more...]

It appears that despite changes in the law and work training programs, the construction industry in Australia continues to be a dangerous profession, as protesting workers and their family members are stepping up to point out. In Canberra, 600 construction workers joined a march led by Mrs. Catanzariti, whose 21 year old son Ben was killed on a Canberra work site in July, protesting the unsafe work conditions on Canberra work sites that have resulted in 4 deaths in the last 10 months. Mrs. … [Read more...]