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The alarming cost of stress

02 April, 2014 by Janet McCulloch - Managing Partner, Leadership Dimensions

One of the key reasons for the alarming cost of stress-based lost time and claims payout is that many managers feel ill-equipped to have conversations that they perceive as an "invasion of another's personal space".


Certified Machinery Safety Expert - CMSE

01 April, 2014

A collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TÜV NORD, Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) is claimed to be the first of its kind to be run in Australia. As an internationally recognised machinery safety course CMSE provides an expert level of training and an industry-wide recognised level of competence.


Certified Machinery Safety Expert - CMSE

01 April, 2014

A collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TÜV NORD, Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) is claimed to be the first of its kind to be run in Australia. As an internationally recognised machinery safety course CMSE provides an expert level of training and an industry-wide recognised level of competence.


Taking the hassle out of contractor management and training

19 March, 2014

The University of Wollongong (UOW) was recently looking to centralise its contractor Work Health & Safety information and provide an automated way to monitor contractor insurances and licences over its nine different campus locations. e3Learning was selected to implement the online contractor management solution.


HBA Learning Centres training courses

05 February, 2014

HBA Learning Centres delivers nationally recognised training to thousands of Australians from all industries annually looking to develop in the areas of WHS, training and assessment, frontline management and children's services.


Machinery safety training

28 January, 2014

In addition to its MachineSAFE training course, Pilz is now offering the internationally recognised Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) course.


Mayo Hardware SafeSite program

09 January, 2014

The SafeSite program includes site assessments and lockout/tagout workshops involving all key stakeholders, Master Lock safety padlocks and lockout accessories, custom key systems, lockout/tagout procedure review and development, a broad range of plant identification solutions and ongoing 'health checks' post lockout/tagout implementation.


Securing worksites against storm activity

25 November, 2013

NT WorkSafe Inspectors investigated a number of near misses last week after a series of storm-related incidents. It is advising all Top End businesses to take immediate measures to clean up their worksite and secure any loose items and material which may become airborne during strong winds.


NRMA partnership helps drive safety at AstraZeneca

18 November, 2013

At any one time, AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand (AZ ANZ) can have up to 295 ‘tool-of-trade’ cars on the road. With a reported 83% of safety incidents attributed to driver-related incidents, the company recognised that driver safety was an area that had room for improvement.


Push for professionalism in workplace health and safety

05 November, 2013

Massey University researchers are backing plans to reform New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system and introduce a professional certification scheme.


Are you ready for a first aid emergency?

23 October, 2013

St John Ambulance Victoria has launched its 'Five steps to first aid readiness' initiative to help Victorian businesses minimise their workplace risks and be better prepared to respond to first aid emergencies.


University of Newcastle gains accreditation for OHS

10 October, 2013

The Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board this week announced that the University of Newcastle program leading to a Master of Work Health and Safety has achieved accreditation by meeting the OHS and educational standards set by the board for the education of generalist OHS professionals.


NRMA DriveSafe Pro training program

23 September, 2013

The NRMA DriveSafe Pro training program is designed to provide benefit to experienced drivers and help reduce the risk of death and injury on our roads.


Guidance for supervision of construction sites

09 September, 2013

WorkSafe ACT has issued a Guidance Note on what is adequate supervision on a construction site.


Safety bulletin for mining sites

05 September, 2013

NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has been provided with information about potential explosions that may occur in sealed goaves or mined out areas.


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