Industry News
Safety excellence recognised at national safety awards
The winners of the NSCA Foundation/GIO Workers Compensation 24th Annual National Safety Awards of Excellence have been announced. [ + ]
Workplace deaths on the decline, says Safe Work Australia
The most recent Safe Work Australia report indicates that death rates are falling, while almost half of all workplace deaths occurred in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. [ + ]
One in three PTSD sufferers lack treatment
According to Deakin University researchers, approximately 824,000 Australians were likely to have been diagnosed with PTSD in 2015 and a large percentage of them are not receiving appropriate care. [ + ]
Reducing the cost of mental health in the workplace
Many businesses do not view mental health issues as their responsibility, despite the fact that 15% of depression is attributable to the workplace. [ + ]
Aussie Pumps alerts industry to new plumbing standard
The AS/NZS 4322.1 standard for the plumbing industry is designed to protect users of high-pressure cleaning and jetting equipment. [ + ]
Black Lung disease hits Australian open-cut mines
A Queensland miner who has has never worked underground is now affected by Black Lung disease. [ + ]
2016 WorkSafe Award winners announced
The winners of the Victorian 2016 WorkSafe Awards include a ramp with self-closing doors, a robotics system for cutting large carcasses and a comprehensive return to work program for disadvantaged employees. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW surveys farm safety
With 1514 injuries sustained on farms during the three years to July 2010, SafeWork NSW is aiming is to reduce this number and improve injury management. [ + ]
ATA alerts drivers to seatbelt safety options
A new safety alert has been released by the ATA, highlighting the availability of truck suspension seats with integrated belts. [ + ]
Older Australians more likely to seek treatment for alcohol use
A new report reveals that while young adults are the most likely to drink at risky levels, it is older age groups who are more likely to receive treatment for alcohol use. [ + ]
Green-certified buildings increase worker wellbeing
Research has revealed that those who work in green-certified buildings score higher in cognitive function tests, demonstrate fewer sick building symptoms and experience higher quality of sleep. [ + ]
Pelican reaches 40-year milestone
After its beginnings in a garage in 1976, Pelican Products has just celebrated its 40th anniversary. [ + ]
Is your workplace first aid ready?
Only 13% of organisations are confident they can put their first aid training into practice if an emergency takes place at work. [ + ]
Self-driving vehicle to help boost road safety in Victoria
It is hoped that an Australian-developed self-driving vehicle will help to reduce the rate of road trauma on Victorian roads. [ + ]
One in five midwives at risk of PTSD, research shows
One fifth of midwives meet the criteria for probable post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Griffith University researchers. [ + ]
