Workplace fatality statistics
13 October, 2009According to an OHS consultant, the number or workplace deaths around the world is increasing at an alarming rate.
WorkHealth study finds shop-floor health alarming
28 September, 2009Alarming new figures show that Victorians need to do slow down on the beer and chips and speed up on the exercise bike.
Report: young workers less likely to apply for workers compensation
28 September, 2009Recently published analyses of the 2005-06 Work Related Injuries Survey reveal that young workers incur higher rates of injury than other age groups but were less likely to apply for workers compensation.
Poor safety record adds to case for increased worker protection
07 September, 2009Australia is falling well short of national targets to reduce workplace deaths and injuries and proposed new national OHS laws could put Australian workers further at risk, say unions.
OFSC accreditation scheme data shows encouraging results
04 September, 2009A recent report from the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner shows a growth in the number of construction companies accredited to the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme.
Outcomes from Melbourne safety inspections
17 August, 2009Springvale, Flemington, Kensington and North Melbourne are the latest Melbourne suburbs to be targeted as part of WorkSafe’s Safer Work Zones campaign for small businesses.
Victorian safety inspection campaigns
30 June, 2009WorkSafe Victoria has announced the areas being targeted in the 2009-2010 Safe Towns and Safer Work Zones inspection campaigns.
Summer remains deadly time in NZ workplaces
15 June, 2009Summer continues to be the most deadly season for NZ workplaces, provisional figures from the Department of Labour show.
Alarming statistics on Queensland building industry risks
02 June, 2009The Queensland Premier recently announced a new taskforce to tackle health problems in the construction industry following a shocking report that reveals high levels of obesity, smoking and problem drinking among builders.
Shocking safety result for Scoresby businesses
25 May, 2009WorkSafe Victoria has warned Scoresby businesses to improve their health and safety performance after 251 safety issues were identified during a five-day safety campaign.
Safety initiative reduces work injuries in SA
15 May, 2009A South Australian government safety initiative has achieved a big improvement in the number of work-related injuries at those businesses with the worst track records for injuries and claims.
Workers compensation rates falling short of national targets
15 April, 2009 by Michael Tooma, Alena Titterton and Laura Maytom*The ASCC's Compendium of Workers Compensation Statistics Report provides an analysis of accepted workers compensation claims among Australian employees from 2000–01 to 2006–07 and names the industries that require further safety improvements.
WorkSafe Victoria's latest operational results
08 October, 2008WorkSafe Victoria's 2007/08 operational results showed the state had fewer than 30,000 workplace injury claims this year — a feat it has achieved only twice before in recorded history.
OHS salaries still exceed environmental salaries
16 April, 2008Occupational health and safety continues to feature in the ‘sought after’ and highly rewarded jobs this year, reveals a recent remuneration survey.
Young men at greatest risk
04 January, 2007Young men are the most likely group to experience a work-related injury or illness according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
