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Union welcomes Premier's patient transport announcement

15 December, 2022

The Victorian Ambulance Union has welcomed Premier Dan Andrews' promise to establish a review into the de-privatisation of patient transport.


Vic research institute commends Apprenticeships Taskforce

09 November, 2022

The McKell Institute has praised the Victorian Government after it pledged to establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to ensure tradespeople are working in safe environments.


Stress, burnout behind exodus from construction sector

20 October, 2022

Australian construction leaders have reported losing skilled workers due to high levels of stress and burnout in the sector, according to new research from Procore.


Data-driven OHS: a practical approach

17 August, 2022

How the fundamentals of data collection in OHS still matter in the age of digitalisation and pandemics.


CBD: The Missing Key

14 June, 2022

The endocannabinoid system helps regulate crucial functions in our bodies; it may be the missing link as to why CBD can have such a profound effect on people.


Noggin for Healthcare Industry Pack

09 July, 2021

The Noggin for Healthcare Industry Pack is a flexible mobile platform designed to support operations across hospitals and entire healthcare systems.


NSW Quarterly Safety Report details latest mining hazards

14 December, 2020

The Quarterly Safety Report for July to September 2020 has been released for mining operators in NSW, outlining industry- and sector-specific information.


Report: 53% work-related fatalities decrease between 2007 and 2019

26 November, 2020

A report released by Safe Work Australia has revealed that the rate of work-related fatalities has decreased by 53% between 2007 and 2019.


WorkSafe Vic notes $650m after tax loss in half-year results

20 March, 2020

WorkSafe Victoria has recorded an after tax loss of $650m for the six months to December 2019; a $275m improvement since December 2018.


Sound ground support methods improve underground mining safety

12 March, 2020

Research-based engineering design methods help make the Western Australian underground mining sector safer, more cost-effective and more productive.


The evaluation of adhesive bonding safety: a techno-economical approach

04 March, 2020 by Dr Martin Brandtner-Hafner*

A specalist in assessment and benchmarking of adhesives and composites for high-tech industries outlines some safety-relevant findings from a recent study.


Why workplace diversity means better business

23 May, 2018

A diverse workplace tends to improve productivity and business performance, according to a white paper from Thomas International.


IoT for WHS mining applications could be on the rise

03 October, 2017

40% of mining organisations have plans to deploy IoT solutions within the next 18 months, with almost half expecting IoT to drive improvements to the health and safety of staff, according to a new research report.


Energise your safety culture

01 September, 2017 by Andrew Russell, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Actrua

As we think about strategies to energise your safety culture, you are encouraged to think a bit broader than what is perhaps the traditional safety remit.


Safety software providers integrate for better service

19 July, 2017

Safety software providers Vault Intelligence and Tap into Safety have integrated to provide mental health and hazard perception training.


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