Why workplace diversity means better business
23 May, 2018 byA diverse workplace tends to improve productivity and business performance, according to a white paper from Thomas International.
Women in safety offered scholarship opportunity
21 May, 2018 byA leadership scholarship worth up to $8000 is currently available for women who work in the workplace health and safety and HR sectors.
Unsafe asbestos removal charges laid in NZ
15 May, 2018 byA WorkSafe NZ investigation found that a licensed removalist had failed to manage the risk of asbestos appropriately, despite training and a prior improvement notice.
Construction firm fined after apprentice almost killed
14 May, 2018 byA conviction and $80,000 fine have been delivered to a construction company, after an apprentice plumber was badly injured during an excavation collapse.
FIFO workers report high psychological stress
14 May, 2018 byMore than one-quarter of FIFO workers at remote mining and construction sites rated their psychological stress as high or very high.
Safer communities in focus at technology hackathon
11 May, 2018 by | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions Australia Pty LtdTechnologies aimed at helping public safety agencies to carry out their duties will be developed at the Motorola Solutions 2018 hackathon.
Farmer feeding sheep killed by trailer
10 May, 2018 byA farmer has been killed by a trailer at a property near Ouyen.
National Safety Awards nominations now open
10 May, 2018 byPeople are encouraged to nominate outstanding WHS initiatives and safety-conscious workers.
Industrial deaths inquiry, submissions open
03 May, 2018 byAn inquiry into the framework for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths has begun.
Be aware of road risks this Road Safety Week
30 April, 2018 byThe road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes.
WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
30 April, 2018 bySafe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes.
Injured farmers need more recovery support
30 April, 2018 byTailored rehabilitation programs are needed after serious workplace injuries, but researchers have found that the unique needs of farmers are being ignored.
Agricultural processor fined over worker death
26 April, 2018 byA conviction and $260,000 fine has been handed down to Ricegrowers Ltd, following the death of one of its maintenance workers.
Small revisions keep the WHS Strategy relevant
26 April, 2018 byA revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 has been released by Safe Work Australia.
Man charged with fraudulent workers comp claims
23 April, 2018 byA man who fraudulently obtained more than $700,000 in unlawful workers compensation payments has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria.
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