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Risks of underground water hazards: report

28 July, 2015

An investigation report following the death of a miner last year has been prepared by the NSW Mine Safety Investigation Unit and lists recommendations for industry.


Farm safety culture pays off

23 July, 2015

Developing a safety culture has financial benefits in addition to reducing workplace incidents on farms, new research shows.


Sleeping on the job to be encouraged

14 July, 2015

There is good news for shift workers as experts talk about mounting evidence to suggest that a nap during night shift can improve production and safety at work.


Stress and burnout rife among education workers

06 July, 2015

Work-related stress was a common health and safety issue for 5000 education workers in the last year, a survey shows.


Man dies while unloading trailer

01 July, 2015

A young worker has died while unloading a trailer in Victoria.


New app makes claims information easier to find

16 June, 2015

If you or someone you know has ever been through a workplace compensation claim, then you would be aware that the process can often be hard to navigate, confusing and stressful, at a time when you are feeling vulnerable or uncertain.


Your healthy workforce starts now: 1000 employers take on corporate challenge

27 May, 2015

More than 1000 organisations are taking part in a global initiative starting today that puts healthy employees at the centre of successful business.


Remember the fallen in the workplace

28 April, 2015

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day, a day set aside to focus on taking action to prevent future deaths, injuries and illnesses in the workplace and to also remember those that have died from a work-related incident or illness.


Raise awareness to prevent workplace deaths this April

14 April, 2015

Safe Work Australia is encouraging organisations to get involved in the upcoming World Day for Safety and Health at Workon 28 April - a day to focus on taking action to prevent workplace death and injury, as well as remember those who have died because of workplace incidents and disease.


Arthritis and other conditions costing $7.4 billion a year

31 March, 2015

La Trobe University has highlighted a massive issue for Australian workplaces - employees suffering from arthritis and other musculoskeletal health conditions - costing about $7.4 billion a year in lost workplace productivity.


Targeted safety messages cut workplace incidents

20 March, 2015

With diverse work environments comes a multitude of different issues that can affect workers and their safety on the job. Recognising this, and with the aim of decreasing workplace incidents, Crown Equipment has focused on developing courses and initiatives that make its safety messages personal and relevant.


Get healthy in 2015 - at work

10 February, 2015

Transport companies TNT Australia and Carey's Freight Lines are among the first to roll out NSW Government-funded 'Get Healthy at Work' programs. The programs are designed to make it easier for businesses to support workers in making healthier food choices, becoming more physically active and maintaining a healthy body weight.


Playing the safety deck

29 January, 2015

Every year begins with plans to improve on last year - especially in safety. Parsons Brinckerhoff has a new safety initiative to get back on deck for another year … safely, which is getting a fair amount of attention from its employees and clients who come in for meetings.


Playing the safety deck

29 January, 2015

Every year begins with plans to improve on last year - especially in safety. Parsons Brinckerhoff has a new safety initiative to get back on deck for another year … safely, which is getting a fair amount of attention from its employees and clients who come in for meetings.


Council trialling method to make roads safer

09 December, 2014

Maintaining a network of around 500 km of unsealed roads is a huge undertaking for any regional council, especially a council with a small population of just 5000 ratepayers.


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