Red Cross encourages Australians to update their first aid skills
12 September, 2012Saturday 8 September was World First Aid Day and Red Cross College is highlighting the need for Australians to update their skills to ensure they know what to do in a first aid emergency.
Exis provides OHS audits for Michilis substation expansion project
11 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Exis Pty LtdMichilis received weekly OHS audits on safety and operations from Exis to improve the company’s OHS performance and cement its place as a Energy Australia contractor.
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.
Finalists announced for 2012 SafeWork Awards
10 September, 2012The finalists for this year's SafeWork Awards have been announced by WorkCover NSW. The awards are part of October's Safe Work Australia Week.
Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers
06 September, 2012Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company.
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
06 September, 2012The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC).
Fleet management system for ANZ
06 September, 2012Trimble Navigation has released a fleet management system for the Australian transport industry.
Safety innovations recognised at CCAA EH&S Awards
06 September, 2012Safety and environmental initiatives have been recognised at the 2012 CCAA Queensland Environment, Health and Safety Awards.
The six myths of workplace bullying
05 September, 2012Workplace and employment lawyer Josh Bornstein has addressed the need for better laws against workplace bullying at a LegalWise forum.
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.
Melbourne’s fire stations to go green
05 September, 2012A Green Star rating tool has been specially developed for Melbourne’s fire stations.
Safe Work Australia Week in October
05 September, 2012The national Safe Work Australia Week will be held from 21-27 October and will encourage all working Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplaces.
Safety Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
05 September, 2012Nominations for the Safety Ambassador of the Year are open. The award is part of National Safe Work Australia Week, held 21-27 October.
SAI Global training and certification services
04 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalSAI Global’s range of OHS Management Systems services can help safety professionals integrate an effective system within their organisations.
Martial arts employees allegedly paid 73 cents an hour
03 September, 2012Young trainees from a former Melbourne martial arts and fitness centre were allegedly getting paid between 73 cents and $2.74 an hour.
