Christmas is risky for workers, says WorkSafe Victoria
07 November, 2016Workers are more likely to die in November and December than any other time of the year, warns WorkSafe Victoria.
Workplace deaths on the decline, says Safe Work Australia
19 October, 2016The most recent Safe Work Australia report indicates that death rates are falling, while almost half of all workplace deaths occurred in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries.
One in three PTSD sufferers lack treatment
19 October, 2016According to Deakin University researchers, approximately 824,000 Australians were likely to have been diagnosed with PTSD in 2015 and a large percentage of them are not receiving appropriate care.
Older Australians more likely to seek treatment for alcohol use
10 October, 2016A new report reveals that while young adults are the most likely to drink at risky levels, it is older age groups who are more likely to receive treatment for alcohol use.
Green-certified buildings increase worker wellbeing
07 October, 2016Research has revealed that those who work in green-certified buildings score higher in cognitive function tests, demonstrate fewer sick building symptoms and experience higher quality of sleep.
One in five midwives at risk of PTSD, research shows
06 October, 2016One fifth of midwives meet the criteria for probable post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Griffith University researchers.
Is your workplace first aid ready?
06 October, 2016Only 13% of organisations are confident they can put their first aid training into practice if an emergency takes place at work.
Report reveals highest industry fatality rate
16 September, 2016A Safe Work Australia report has shown that the fatality rate in the agricultural industry is significantly higher than the all-industry average.
VelocityEHS environment, health and safety (EHS) software
29 July, 2016VelocityEHS's portfolio of environment, health and safety (EHS) software supports workplace processes to manage risk, sustainability and chemical management.
Carcinogens in the workplace
22 June, 2016A series of reports exploring the likelihood of worker exposure to a number of carcinogens in the construction, agriculture and manufacturing industries is now available.
Three farm deaths in three days prompts safety plea
25 May, 2016A horror period in which three men died in separate farming incidents in three days has prompted WorkSafe Victoria to issue a warning for farmers to make safety their absolute priority.
Fatal truck crash rate falls 80%
18 May, 2016New figures show that despite having double the number of articulated trucks on our roads, the number of fatal truck crashes has fallen 80% since the 1980s.
Construction workers safer when they ditch the manual: study
08 April, 2016 by Helen Lingard, RMIT UniversityThe literacy levels of construction workers are low relative to other industries, and yet prescriptions about how to work safely are often buried inside long and complicated documents.
DuPont Sustainable Solutions Online Safety Perception Survey
11 March, 2016DuPont Sustainable Solutions has launched an Online Safety Perception Survey providing organisations with indicators to help identify areas of concern and prevent incidents before they occur.
5 billion people to be short-sighted by 2050
17 February, 2016A study led by UNSW shows half the world's population will be myopic by 2050, while one-fifth will be at a significantly increased risk of blindness.
