Work perks improve employee productivity
03 March, 2017A study by ReportLinker shows that 90% of employees believe that their productivity is linked to their environment.
Smartphone app focuses on taxi driver health and safety
09 February, 2017With almost almost two out of three Australian taxi drivers reporting high levels of psychological distress, a new app is being trialled to boost their health.
Increase in workplace deaths prompts concern
10 January, 2017According to WorkSafe Victoria, 2016 was the most horrific year for workplace fatalities since 2009.
Lack of sleep costs the economy billions
08 December, 2016A new report shows that sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, costing the economy billions.
WorkSafe NZ develops 'Around the Block' safety tool
25 November, 2016A new online tool has been developed by WorkSafe New Zealand, designed to assist businesses with managing their workplace health and safety risks.
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.
