SafeWork SA campaigns to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
20 January, 2020SafeWork SA is performing a compliance and safety awareness campaign, to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the manufacturing industry.
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
06 December, 2019 by Penny Geftakis*Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit.
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
02 December, 2019Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs.
Fail safely: why VR is a game changer for safety training
18 September, 2019 by Ken Kencevski*VR allows real-life hazards to be experienced in a virtual environment. Ken Kencevski outlines its benefits, applications and recent uptake.
Workplace bullying occurs at all levels
05 September, 2019In this episode of EML's Inappropriate Corporation, Dave learns that bullying can occur at all levels of an organisation.
Lack of training a factor in injured worker case
09 July, 2019A June 2019 ruling by a Queensland court emphasises the need for young workers to receive appropriate training.
Virtual reality CPR training rolled out for Vic students
23 May, 2019New virtual reality CPR training has just been launched by St John Ambulance Victoria, providing students with real-life scenarios from which to learn.
Supermarket chain introduces defibrillators at all stores
13 May, 2019Woolworths is planning to roll out defibrillators at all of its stores across Australia, in an effort to save lives.
Safety Wise ICAM Incident Investigation training resources
01 March, 2019Safety Wise offers free ICAM Incident Investigation resources including incident reconstruction videos and sample reports to assist with training and toolbox talks.
WHS women offered funding grants
17 January, 2019Scholarship funding for women who work in the WHS sector is being made available by Women & Leadership Australia.
Identifying dangerous structural issues in buildings
07 December, 2018Unstable ground can lead to structural issues with a building, affecting worker safety and business operations.
Upvise online safety certification
29 November, 2018The Upvise online certification framework digitises the overall process for AS/NZS4801 certification.
Why risk it? Train your drivers to be safer drivers
14 November, 2018 by Nadine Isler, Registered Psychologist, FleetcoachThe research shows that video simulations used as part of a training programme, translate accurately to on-road learning and application.
Developer achieves AS/NZS 4801 certification
02 November, 2018The AS/NZS 4801 safety management certification has been formally secured by Sekisui House across its Australian business operations.
The dangers of festive season fatigue
01 November, 2018As the year draws to a close, businesses are working hard to deliver their customers everything they need.
