Research shows workplace bullying involves us all
08 August, 2012New research from Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University has shed light on the roles bystanders play in workplace bullying.
Bystander intervention key to reducing sexual harassment in workplaces
07 August, 2012In a recently published report titled 'Bystander Approaches to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace', Paula McDonald, Queensland University of Technology and Michael Flood, University of Wollongong, demonstrate the potential for bystander approaches to make a real difference in preventing and addressing sexual harassment as a costly and damaging workplace harm. Read on to find out more.
Higher injury rates for casual workers
02 August, 2012A report released by Safe Work Australia has found that casual workers recorded a work-related injury rate 50% higher than non-casual workers in 2009-10, with females reporting a significantly higher rate of injuries per hour worked than males.
Study explores apprenticeship, homeless link
23 July, 2012Andreas Cebulla, a senior research fellow at the Flinders-based National Institute of Labour Studies, has begun a year-long study to determine whether low apprenticeship wages are forcing Australian tradies into homelessness and housing instability.
Workplace relations decline continues, finds AMMA report
11 July, 2012On the three-year anniversary of the Fair Work Act 2009, the latest AMMA Workplace Relations Research report, on its operation and impact on the resource industry, has shown an ongoing deterioration of the Australian workplace relations (WR) environment.
APESMA survey finds professionals get bullied too
04 July, 2012A new survey of 351 APESMA members has revealed that almost 5% of Australian engineers, scientists and other professionals have witnessed acts of violence in their workplace.
Job control can reduce sick days from back pain
29 June, 2012As Western Australia struggles with a skilled labour shortage, a Perth researcher and orthopaedic surgeon has published important findings on long work absences due to lower back pain.
OHS attracts salaries 90% above the average Australian salary
20 June, 2012As workforces across the country strike and headcount is reduced, career prospects in the OHS sector remain strong, attracting pay packages more than 90% above the average Australian salary.
Minimising the outcome of disasters by simulating the effects of different actions
12 June, 2012The European CRISMA project, coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is preparing for disasters by developing a planning and decision-support tool to help authorities, responders, communities and private parties to prioritise the most important measures for saving lives and mitigating the effects of the crisis.
Work negatively impacts mental and physical health
30 May, 2012Almost 2200 (44%) of 5000 workers recently surveyed felt their work impacts negatively on their mental or physical health, reveals research conducted by Medibank. The research examined 13 different industries and discovered that many workers felt their employment impacted their health, with over one in two (54%) specifying that work affected their physical health and 40% believing it impacted their mental health. A quarter felt they worked for an organisation that had a high risk of harm to their physical health (26%) or mental health (24%).
Six tips to improve workforce planning
23 March, 2012 by SuccessFactorsSuccessFactors has released a white paper titled ‘Workforce Planning Pitfalls’. The paper provides six tips on how to deliver the workforce of the future, and discusses how this workforce can help achieve consistent business success.
OHS harmonisation will positively impact business, survey finds
30 November, 2011A recent survey has found that 87% of managers believe the harmonisation of WHS laws will benefit their organisation. When asked about the three most critical factors for driving a successful WHS program, 74% of respondents said that creating the right culture in the company was the most important factor while 52% indicated that having management support and participation was the second most important factor.
Call to use smartphone technology to improve road safety
14 November, 2011Workplace fatalities and a marked rise in industrial injuries are costing Australian companies over $57bn, according to a safety research study released by Siemens.
Anxiety and depression linked to risk taking in young drivers
04 November, 2011A recent study by CARRS-Q has found that young drivers who experience anxiety and depression are more likely to take risks on the road.
Compensated injury fatalities down but still room for improvement
19 October, 2011The compensated injury fatalities figure is at its lowest level since the start of the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 and it is expected that the target of a 20% reduction by 2012 will be achieved, says Safe Work Australia Chair Tom Phillips AM.
