NZ workplace death toll cause for concern
22 December, 2009The alarmingly high number of workplace fatalities in the second half of 2009 in New Zealand has sparked a strong message from the Department of Labour.
Victoria’s workplace death toll highest since 2001
15 December, 2009Statistics from WorkSafe indicate that Victoria’s workplace death toll is the highest it has been since 2001.
Increase in work-related fatalities
07 December, 2009Two reports recently released by Safe Work Australia identify an alarming increase in the number of workplace fatalities during the last two years.
WorkSafe says no room for shortcuts or complacency
01 December, 2009WorkSafe Victoria is calling on both employers and workers to make a concerted effort to keep December fatality free.
WA safety inspection campaign reveals problems
30 November, 2009A WorkSafe inspection campaign of manufacturing workplaces in Wangara in Western Australia has revealed some good standards in occupational safety and health management, but many areas of concern.
Victoria workplace death toll at highest level in eight years
30 November, 2009Victoria’s work-related death toll is at the highest point for this time of the year since 2001.
Workplace fatality statistics
13 October, 2009According to an OHS consultant, the number or workplace deaths around the world is increasing at an alarming rate.
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.
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.
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.
