Industry News
Paramedic injuries could be reduced by powered stretchers
Paramedics with access to powered stretchers are less likely to be injured on the job, a new study has found. [ + ]
Carnival injury prompts WorkSafe investigation
An investigation is underway after a five-year-old boy fell from a carnival ride in Rye. [ + ]
Positioning technology boosts safety in resources industry
Geoscience Australia and CRCSI are undertaking a trial of positioning technology that could improve safety in the resources industry. [ + ]
WorkHealth program tackles mental health
Employers will be empowered to make mental health a priority in the workplace with the introduction of a new WorkHealth program. [ + ]
Gender pay gap improved by gender balance in leadership
Female managers earn 26.5% less than their male counterparts per year, according to research by Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). [ + ]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work — ILO targets OSH data
Improving the capacity to collect and use occupational safety and health (OSH) data is the focus of the ILO's campaign for the 2017 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. [ + ]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day (World Day) are recognised internationally on Friday, 28 April. [ + ]
One thousand injury-free days at Gates Australia
Gates Australia has reached 1000 days without any of its staff sustaining a 'lost time' injury at work. [ + ]
Asbestos removal fast-tracked for flood-damaged properties
The five-day asbestos removal work notification period has been waived by SafeWork NSW, to allow for a swift clean-up of asbestos from storm-damaged properties in northeast NSW. [ + ]
