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.
Safety dominates list of top risk issues for 2011
24 November, 2010A survey conducted at the recent Sydney Safety Show has highlighted the significance of safety as a key element to risk mitigation strategies for businesses in 2011.
US study finds safety as most important workplace issue
06 September, 2010A study recently conducted throughout the US has found that fatal workplace accidents can trigger public concern, but follow-through on key safety issues lags all too often.
Muscle and bone injuries cost Victoria nearly a billion a year
31 August, 2010Treating workers for injuries that cost little or nothing to prevent has cost the Victorian community $956 million in the last year.
14th Victorian workplace fatality under investigation
26 July, 2010WorkSafe Victoria is investigating a fatality where a man working on a vehicle was fatally crushed by the car when it dropped off a trolley jack.
Workplace fatality toll a ‘life-or-death’ reminder
02 July, 2010WorkSafe Victoria has released some alarming statistics about workplace fatalities in the state over the past financial year.
Safe Work Australia report on new cases of mesothelioma
13 May, 2010Safe Work Australia recently released a report that shows an increase in mortality rates due to mesothelioma.
Study finds fatigue the major accident factor in construction
01 February, 2010A recent University of Sydney study has found fatigue to be the most significant contributor to accidents in the construction industry.
WorkCover urges focus on young worker safety in 2010
20 January, 2010WorkCover NSW is urging businesses across the state to prioritise the safety of young workers in the new year.
Safety resolutions needed to make Victoria safe in 2010
11 January, 2010WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers and workers to make a concerted effort to create safe workplaces this year.
