Programs to reduce workplace stress
17 December, 2012Three online e-learning programs to help workers and employers understand and deal with workplace depression and anxiety have been launched by beyondblue.
Be safe when working in hot weather
03 December, 2012WorkCover NSW is warning workers to take precautions during the coming week with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicting hot weather conditions in NSW.
Virtual employees working smarter but risking burnout
28 November, 2012Mobile technologies are helping and hindering workers as they are causing increased fatigue and burnout, according to a survey.
Farmer dies at Molka
14 November, 2012WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farmer was crushed by a grain auger.
Sitemed supports rail project staff
09 November, 2012Sitemed managed the health and medical needs of Downer EDI staff working on an NT rail project by creating an on-site medical centre and mobile response service.
Steel manufacturer celebrates safety milestone
16 October, 2012On the cusp of National Safe Work Australia Week, Australian manufacturer Fielders is proud to celebrate a milestone achievement by officially reaching one year with a zero loss time injury frequency rate, despite the manufacturing industry recording nearly double the incident rate compared with other industries in Australia.
Why safe working procedures are so important
02 October, 2012Manufacturing workers, especially young workers, can be at risk of serious injury. Tiffany Ward is just one of many who had her whole life turned upside down after a workplace accident at 18.
Behavioural approach to safety leadership
28 September, 2012 by Louise Quinn*One of the key trends around behavioural safety across many industries, at the moment, is the recognition that leaders need to lead. Not a novel concept, but for many organisations the major challenge has been on ‘how’ to do this. The term ‘safety leadership behaviour framework’ is quickly becoming part of the spoken culture in many organisations to describe the creation and implementation of the developed leadership behaviours.
Work-life balance still out of reach, according to report
26 September, 2012The Australian Work and Life Index survey has revealed that Australians’ work-life outcomes have not improved over the last five years.
Man found dead after workplace accident
18 September, 2012A workplace fatality has occurred at Inco Ships ship management company in Whyalla.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Week
18 September, 2012The Australian Government and Red Cross are urging the community to be prepared for the summer disaster season.
Strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus
14 September, 2012Antioxidants, dietary supplements and high-tech brain imaging are among some of the novel strategies that may help detect, treat and even prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus among American troops, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Construction work-related deaths and injuries continue to rise, according to study
13 September, 2012RMIT researchers are finding that despite advances in safety management systems and technology, workers in the construction industry are still suffering work-related injuries and deaths.
SA now a psychologically healthy place to work
11 September, 2012Home to Australia’s most liveable city, South Australia has ranked third in the world as having some of the best psychological health conditions, according to research.
Disengaging the autopilot
05 September, 2012 by Cristian Sylvestre*Why do so many people still get hurt at work? Most incidents don’t happen because the person didn’t know the hazard was present or what controls were required. Incidents typically happen because the person wasn’t paying attention at the time and as a result came into contact with a hazard.