Preventable nerve injuries from treatments need attention: UO research
28 February, 2012Research from the University of Otago suggests that a stronger focus is needed on preventing accidental nerve injury during medical treatments in New Zealand.
New Chair for NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council
21 February, 2012The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has appointed John Hannaford as its Chairman. MSAC provides advice to the Minister for Resources and Energy on work health and safety in the NSW mining industry. Hannaford’s appointment as Chair of the Council follows the death of Norman Jennings late last year. Jennings had held the role since 2006.
ACTU: January employment growth exposes greed of job-slashing employers
20 February, 2012Despite a fall in the national unemployment rate, efforts must be made to minimise job losses and big corporations should not sacrifice workers in their hunger for profits, according to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
A case of workplace bullying
15 February, 2012Workplace bullying is a major occupational health and safety issue - it could not only cost billions to organisations but also affect the physical and mental health of workers. It could also impact the organisational culture and lead to a number of other problems including lowered workplace productivity and absenteesim. As bullying continues to grab the headlines, it’s time persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) ensure they have proper systems in place to deal with workplace bullying.
Workers tell their stories in national insecure work enquiry hearings
14 February, 2012On Monday morning in Brisbane, workers engaged in insecure jobs had the chance to tell the Howe Inquiry how the issue impacts on their lives, their families and their budgets. The hearing was the first of two dozen to be held across Australia.
Preventing suicides in the construction industry
06 February, 2012In Australia more than 2,000 people die from suicide every year and more than three out of four suicides are men. It is estimated that up to 200,000 Australians attempt suicide every year. Studies have shown that 5 to 6% of the population (1 in 20 or over 1 million Australians) will consider suicide over a 12 month period .
Honeywell Safety Products appoints new President
06 February, 2012Honeywell has appointed Jack Boss as President of Honeywell Safety Products, a part of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions’ Life Safety business.
Fair Work Australia decision delivers pay rise to 150,000 workers
02 February, 2012Around 150,000 of Australia’s lowest paid workers will benefit from substantial pay rises of between 23 and 45% as a result of Fair Work Australia’s historic pay equity decision.
More than 500 unemployed Australians back in work in January
01 February, 2012Wage Connect helps employers to offset their initial training and labour costs and remove barriers that may have stopped them taking on staff in the past. Wage subsidies of around $6000 are paid to employers who take on and retain people as part of the Building Australia’s Future Workforce initiative.
New dads pose a safety risk at work
31 January, 2012A study, conducted by Southern Cross University senior lecturer Dr Gary Mellor from the School of Health and Human Services in conjunction with Dr Winsome St John, of Griffith University, has found that working fathers with new babies experience cumulative fatigue, which may pose a risk in the workplace.
WorkSafe Victoria CEO decides not to renew contract
12 January, 2012Greg Tweedly, CEO, WorkSafe Victoria, has announced he will not seek a new three-year contract after nine years in the role.
How safe is your mobile workforce?
14 November, 2011Over recent years responsibility for fleet safety has shifted from drivers to organisations and even individual managers - making this a growing issue for Australian businesses.
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk
18 October, 2011Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk, according to a study by researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Driver fatigue management alert
14 September, 2011NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert that highlights the importance of an effective fatigue management system for drivers of heavy and light vehicles following an increase in incident notifications of accidents at or near mine sites.
Wage case boost to SA’s lowest paid workers
14 September, 2011In its latest review of the Minimum Standard for Remuneration, the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia supported the state government’s submission to provide a 3.4% pay rise to our lowest paid workers.
