Articles
18 years of Australian workers compensation data
Labourers have the highest rate of serious claims in the latest year of workers compensation data. We explore the report findings, including 18 years of data. [ + ]
Hazards lurk in the wake of fire
Those affected by the bushfires are being advised to remain vigilant, even after the fires have passed and assessment, clean-up and recovery work is undertaken. [ + ]
Musculoskeletal disorders: comprehensive approach needed
Safe Work Australia has released a new report on the most common type of work-related injury in Australia: musculoskeletal disorders. We outline key findings. [ + ]
Tread carefully around fragile roofing
Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety. [ + ]
Australian study prompts straight back thesis rethink
Curtin University researchers have challenged received wisdoms on safe manual lifting, finding no evidence a rounded, flexed back increases low back pain risk. [ + ]
Support line managers, safeguard mental health
Line managers are not being given sufficient support to safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of their workers, 2019 survey research suggests. [ + ]
State of silica in South Australia
Earlier this year SafeWork SA undertook a proactive audit program of silica risk among engineered stone workers. We take a look at the newly released report. [ + ]
Qld electrical licensing disciplinary actions: Nov 2019
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took seven electrical licensing disciplinary actions in November 2019. We take a look. [ + ]
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit. [ + ]
3 tiers of construction safety leadership
A report released last month finds that 30% of Australian construction firms are 'safety first' — the highest rank in a 3-tier WHS model. [ + ]
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs. [ + ]
Britain releases 2018–19 work health and safety figures
Stress levels are at an 18-year high for working Britons, the figures show. We also compare UK fatality trends with recently released Australian data. [ + ]
'Snacktivism' delivers snacks to Melb and Syd
A campaign delivering free office snacks to Melb and Syd aims to boost collegiality and worker wellbeing. It delivers on 29 November, 6 and 13 December 2019. [ + ]
Drugs in construction: a number one problem
Construction workers are the most likely for cocaine use and prescription opioids misuse of any occupational group, new research out of the US suggests. [ + ]
Looking after employee needs when disaster strikes
Current NSW and Qld fires are a reminder for employers to review crisis responses. Lawyers Aaron Goonrey, Kaitlyn Gulle and Cameron Hannebery offer guidance. [ + ]
