Accident compensation changes in Victoria
New accident compensation legislation came into effect in Victoria as of 1 July 2010. Read more »
Survey identifies high risk of exposure to airborne hazards
A Safe Work Australia survey has found that a high percentage of workers in Australia are exposed to airborne hazards. Read more »
Report states safety belts could reduce truck accidents by 40%
According to a recent report, if all truck drivers used safety belts, the number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents in Europe would decrease by 40%. Read more »
The path to a safety culture
I find it interesting that many executives that I’ve met over the years say “I want a strong safety culture in my organisation”, but when I enquire about their goal, most can’t explain what safety culture is, and even fewer know how to achieve it. Read more »
WA Safety Show back in August
Western Australia’s largest workplace safety trade show, the WA Safety Show, returns to Perth from 24 to 26 August 2010. Read more »
Is your roof as safe as you think it is?
It seems that in a world dominated by social and corporate responsibility, little of this goodwill is cascading down to the operational grassroots of roof maintenance and inspection work. Either that, or initial good intentions are being changed or diluted by people with little regard for people’s safety or insufficient experience to make good decisions about roof safety. Read more »
Status of OHS in Australian construction
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner recently released its ‘Biannual Report July to December 2009’, an analysis on OHS data collected from reports from accredited construction companies for the second half of the 2009 calendar year. Read more »
Safe Work Australia’s progress with model work health and safety laws
Safe Work Australia is the principal national organisation that is driving the harmonisation of work health and safety laws with the aim to achieve the best possible approach to health and safety for all Australian workplaces. Read more »
Industrial Court of Queensland finds against High Court’s Kirk decision
The Industrial Court of Queensland has found against the principles set down by the High Court in the Kirk decision, on the basis that the relevant legislation in Queensland and New South Wales can not be considered analogous. Read more »
The path to a safety culture
I find it interesting that many executives that I’ve met over the years say “I want a strong safety culture in my organisation”, but when I enquire about their goal, most can’t explain what safety culture is, and even fewer know how to achieve it. Read more »
Hand protection research responds to global needs
The development of new gloves and other hand protection products is expanding to a global focus, drawing feedback on needs of users in many diverse industries from around the globe. Read more »
WorkCover NSW launches program to stamp out workplace bullying
WorkCover NSW is stepping up the fight against workplace bullying with a new awareness campaign. Read more »
European survey shows gaps in dealing with work-related stress
A recent European workplace health and safety survey shows that there are many concerns over work-related stress, but few companies are in a position to deal with it. Read more »
What will the Victorian accident compensation reform mean for your business?
The reform of workers compensation legislation in Victoria will impact employers and their employees in a number of ways. Read more »
Does human error cause accidents?
‘Human error’ is often associated with workplace accidents. But is that really the cause or is it more a case of ‘human action’? Read more »
Two-pronged approach to tackle long-distance trucking fatigue
Following a recent series of tragic road incidents involving heavy vehicles, the NSW government launched a campaign to encourage heavy vehicle companies and drivers to take greater responsibility for road safety. Read more »
Glass prescription safety glasses outlawed
An Australian eye-wear manufacturer suggests that many employers have been ‘blind’ to changes to the Australian standard for prescription eye protection. Read more »
Emerging risks and new forms of prevention in a changing world of work
The International Labour Organisation’s ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ focuses on emerging risks and new forms of prevention in the ever-changing workplace. Read more »
Aussies are ‘best dressed’ in PPE, but keep falling over
Australian workers rate among the best dressed in the world with safety clothing and ancillary items; but when it comes to striding out, they have a habit of falling over! Read more »
Your test returned a positive result, sir
Drug and alcohol testing is one of the most contentious issues in the workplace - detection versus impairment, employees’ rights versus employers’ responsibilities, ensuring worker safety versus dictating workers’ lifestyles, just to name a few of the issues. Despite the polarised views that often exist towards drugs and alcohol in the workplace and testing for them, there are important practical issues that must be understood and addressed to ensure the workplace is safe and fair. Read more »