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WorkSafe Victoria Awards 2009 – closing date extended to 8 May

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

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

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

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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Forklift fatality costs company $200,000 fine and conviction

Workplace safety failings which resulted in the death of a forklift driver have resulted in a northern-Victorian company being convicted and fined $200,000.
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