Anxiety and depression linked to risk taking in young drivers
15 October, 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.
Survey finds high rate of non-compliance with PPE protocols
03 August, 2011In a recent survey released by Kimberly-Clark Professional, 89% of safety professionals said they had observed workers not wearing safety equipment when they should have been.
OHS goes high-tech
01 July, 2011 by Luke Anear*Safety professionals as well as business operators across different industry sectors and geographies are increasingly realising the significance of technology in workplace safety.
Zero harm - a slogan created for the CEO
07 April, 2011Ahead of his presentation at the Safety Institute of Australia’s Safety in Action conference in April, a leading workplace safety lawyer contends that the only way to get money out of a CEO for business that’s otherwise been ignored for OHS is to create a slogan that’s appealing to the CEO.
WorkSafe uncovers nearly 100 safety breaches in Preston
30 March, 2011Small businesses in the Melbourne suburb of Preston have been pulled up for 94 workplace health and safety breaches during a five-day campaign by WorkSafe inspectors.
Wet work exposure report
24 March, 2011Safe Work Australia has released a report outlining the hazards of working in wet areas.
Report on biological hazards in workplaces
23 March, 2011Safe Work Australia has issued a report on the exposure of Australian workers to biological hazards and control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control worker exposure to these hazards.
WorkSafe Victoria announces solid results
16 March, 2011WorkSafe Victoria has announced good results at its mid-year update, but points out that this does not mean efforts to obtain workplace safety should slacken.
Inspection program on high-risk work licences in WA reveals good results
01 March, 2011A recent WorkSafe WA inspection program on high-risk work licences in Perth and regional WA has revealed pleasing results to the safety regulator.
Improved monitoring for ACT construction projects
07 January, 2011Following the collapse of a bridge in the ACT in 2010, the ACT Government has put in place more rigorous monitoring of the construction of structures.
Mine safety and underground dust monitoring
06 December, 2010The NSW Minerals Council stated that mine safety is its primary concern when it announced a new underground dust monitoring initiative.
NSW mining industry leaders gather for safety summit
26 November, 2010The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council recently met to review the performance of initiatives to improve mine safety in the state.
Can people be responsible for their own safety? Part 2
24 November, 2010Continuing on from our discussion on the impact of human errors with workplace accidents, Part 2 presents guidance on how to make safe behaviour a habit for workers in their workplace.
Mental stress a major cause of workplace injuries
16 November, 2010A recent Safe Work Tasmania report identifies the significant link between mental stress and workplace injuries.
Liability laws damaging the economy, survey reveals
16 November, 2010An Australian Institute of Company Directors survey states that the personal liability aspect of OHS laws is stifling Australian business.
