Government must act urgently as offshore deaths soar
24 April, 2013Deaths and serious incidents in the maritime and offshore facility sectors in Australian waters have skyrocketed in recent years, according to an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report released today, highlighting the urgent need for action by the federal government.
Spotlight on safety software
17 April, 2013 by Tanya Bose*, CRSPOHS data is a powerful force to influence positive change in the workplace. Insights gained from OHS data lead to process and performance improvements that can positively impact overall health and safety as well as the organisation’s bottom line. However, these outcomes will only be realised if the OHS data is easily accessible, can be analysed quickly and can be converted into meaningful and actionable information.
Ten Victorian tradies injured every day
16 April, 2013Ten tradies are injured badly enough every day to make a compensation claim, according to statistics released by WorkSafe.
Plumber and spray painter high-risk occupations for asthma
18 January, 2013An international study has found that although personal protective equipment is recommended and worn, many people are still at risk of getting asthma caused by exposure to harmful substances at work.
Summer sun - a death sentence for Australians
22 November, 2012More than 2700 people will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and 450 more will die this summer, according to a top Australian dermatologist.
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
06 September, 2012The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC).
Study sheds light on prevention of heat stroke for outdoor workers
20 June, 2012A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shed light on the prevention of heat stroke for outdoor workers in a scientific manner. One of the major recommendations is to link up the Very Hot Weather Signal issued by the Hong Kong Observatory with additional breaks for outdoor workers on stuffy workdays.
Almost half of small businesses have inadequate fire equipment, says Wormald
06 October, 2011A recent study by Wormald has found that 61% of small businesses do not have fire detection or evacuation procedures in place.
Biomechanical demands in Australian workplaces
22 March, 2011A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.
Workplace violence and harassment on the increase in Europe
21 February, 2011European employers are looking for ways to stem the sharp rise in workplace violence, bullying and harassment that cause physical and psychological injuries.
Asbestos death toll underestimated
02 February, 2011A recent study into deaths from mesothelioma resulting from exposure to asbestos claims that the number of deaths reported has been dramatically underestimated.
Report reveals 40 as the most dangerous age for Australians
07 January, 2011A recent report prepared by the insurance company Suncorp Life reveals that 40-year-old Australians are the highest-risk age group for accidental death.
One million man-hours LTI free at O’Donnell Griffin WA
17 December, 2010O’Donnell Griffin’s Western Australian operations recently chalked up a safety milestone of one million man-hours free of lost time injuries.
ABS reports work-related injury or illness down and men still at most risk
17 December, 2010A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that the number of work-related injuries and illnesses is down compared with previous years, and that men are still most at risk.
Holiday mindset at work could be fatal
15 December, 2010SafeWork SA has cautioned workers about the dangers of a ‘holiday mindset’ at this time of the year.
