Industry News
Getting injured workers back to work
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new campaign to help injured workers get back on their feet and back to work. [ + ]
New police and firefighters at higher risk of mental disorders
Police, firefighters and other protective services workers who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events and are new to their profession are at greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers also found that protective services workers do not appear to have a higher prevalence of mental health problems than workers in other occupations. The study results are featured in the February 2013 issue of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. [ + ]
Plan to improve safety in wood industry
The Wood Products Manufacturing Industry Action Plan was launched by WorkCover NSW to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses and improve injury management. [ + ]
NTC welcomes centre for fatigue research
A Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Alertness, Safety and Productivity will be established, after a federal government announcement. [ + ]
Antibacterial soaps cause concern
More has been learned about the impact that antimicrobial agents, when used in antibacterial soaps, have on hand hygiene, human health and the environment. [ + ]
Adequate first aid needed for workplaces
John Watson, general manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, said many businesses and workers took for granted the importance of proper amenities and first aid. [ + ]
Women miners to benefit from national online mentoring program
Women working across Australia’s vast resource sector can now benefit from a dedicated virtual mentoring program, launched by The Australian Women in Resources Alliance. [ + ]
No further tightening needed to 457 temporary skilled migration program
Australian Industry Group has commented on the announced changes to the 457 temporary skilled migration program. [ + ]
Category additions to Australian International Design Awards
The Australian International Design Awards (AIDA) has launched additional categories in Commercial and Industrial and Hardware and Building. [ + ]
Neurotrauma research to benefit from development grants
Research projects focusing on improving outcomes for TAC and WorkSafe Victoria clients have been funded through the ISCRR 2013 Development Grants Program. [ + ]
Spill protection range at Safety in Action 2013
A range of portable spill containment equipment - along with emergency shower and eyewash technology - will be among the safety systems that will be on display at the Enware Australia stand at Safety in Action 2013. [ + ]
UN Decade of Action to focus on road safety at T2013
The UN Decade of Action for Road Safety will be in force in Brisbane this August, as part of the 20th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (T2013). [ + ]
Incentive program for workplace health and wellbeing
The ACT Small Business Workplace Health and Wellbeing Incentive Program has been launched and will be managed by Healthier Work. [ + ]
Greater leave flexibility needed, according to Ai Group
Industry seeks greater leave flexibility in Fair Work Commission full-bench case, said Innes Willox, chief executive, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) in a statement. [ + ]
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Women in New Zealand and in many parts of the world are discriminated against by employers, says University of Canterbury Associate Professor Annick Masselot. Despite legal protection against dismissal, many women are forced out of their job because they are considered to be more costly than men. [ + ]
