http://marcsta.com/news-publications/default.aspxTue, 18 Jun 2013 07:29:48 GMTTue, 18 Jun 2013 07:29:48 GMTNews & PublicationMintoxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/14012013-114/mine-worker-health-surveillance-assessments-no-longer-required.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/14012013-114/mine-worker-health-surveillance-assessments-no-longer-required.aspxAs at 12 January 2013 the MineHealth system has ceased.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/12072012-120/substance-abuse-in-the-workplace-workshop-proceedings.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/12072012-120/substance-abuse-in-the-workplace-workshop-proceedings.aspx12 July 2012 Technology Park Function Centre 2 Brodie Hall Drive, BentleyWed, 11 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24032012-114/safety-culture-excellence-workshop-a-resounding-success.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24032012-114/safety-culture-excellence-workshop-a-resounding-success.aspxThe workshop conducted by internationally recognised safety strategist Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety, Austin, Texas, on 30 November 2011 was an outstanding success as measured by the responses of the diverse audience of 65 safety professionals, advisors and regulators.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/harmonisation.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/harmonisation.aspxOHS harmonisation to positively impact business.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/safety.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/safety.aspxWorld's largest offshore simulator opens in PerthMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/health.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/health.aspxMinimal physical activity reduces mortality risk and increases life expectancyMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/accredited-training-of-safety-and-health-representatives.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/accredited-training-of-safety-and-health-representatives.aspxThe contribution that safety and health representatives make to safety performance in the workplace has long been recognised by the mining sector, which has continued its commitment over the past 20 years or so.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/qualifications-of-health-and-safety-consultants-under-the-microscope-in-the-uk.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/24012012-114/qualifications-of-health-and-safety-consultants-under-the-microscope-in-the-uk.aspxFollowing a review of the operation of health and safety laws in the UK in late 2010, which recommended simpler regulation for health and safety at work, the government appointed the Department of Work and Pensions to assume overall responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the "Common Sense Common Safety" report of Lord Young.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/african-visitors-complete-marcsta-s-health-and-safety-induction.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/african-visitors-complete-marcsta-s-health-and-safety-induction.aspxThe second group of officials from various African countries completed MARCSTA's health and safety induction training in September; the first group completing the program in July.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/mining-industry-leads-the-way-in-ohs-training.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/mining-industry-leads-the-way-in-ohs-training.aspxAustralian Social Trends statistics published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in June 2011Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/industry-response-to-introduction-of-mandatory-induction-in-construction-sector.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/industry-response-to-introduction-of-mandatory-induction-in-construction-sector.aspxA report in the July issue of the Journal of Health and Safety Research and Practice by researchers from Edith Cowan UniversityThu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/increasing-evidence-of-the-health-consequences-of-long-working-hours.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/increasing-evidence-of-the-health-consequences-of-long-working-hours.aspxAn Otago University (NZ) study of more than 1,000 people aged between 25-30 years has found a strategically significant link between the number of hours worked and alcohol abuse.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/chronic-diseases-the-world-s-leading-killer.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/chronic-diseases-the-world-s-leading-killer.aspxA report released in September by the World Health Organization (WHO) says that noncommunicable diseases are the top cause of death worldwide killing more than 26 million people in 2008.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/the-value-of-ear-plug-fit-testing-confirmed.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/the-value-of-ear-plug-fit-testing-confirmed.aspxDespite years of regulation, hours of training and billions of dispensed ear plugs, the incidence of noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL) in the workplace continues to rise worldwide.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/workcover-nsw-requirements-for-certificates-of-competency-removed.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/workcover-nsw-requirements-for-certificates-of-competency-removed.aspxWorkCover NSW has reminded employers that from October 2011 operators of the following load shifting machines will no longer need Certificates of CompetencyThu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/new-emergency-communications-capability-for-the-mining-industry.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/new-emergency-communications-capability-for-the-mining-industry.aspxMSHA (USA) has approved a wireless, throughthe- earth communications system developed by Lockheed Martin and tested successfully in three mines.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/four-healthy-behaviours-lead-to-a-longer-life.aspxhttp://marcsta.com/news/article/11112011-114/four-healthy-behaviours-lead-to-a-longer-life.aspxAccording to a study by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention people can live longer if they practice one or more healthy lifestyle behaviours - not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and limiting alcohol.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT