New tool to create safer workplaces
20 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA new tool to help employers prevent injury and illness in the workplace has been the focus of a study by Monash University.
Free safety seminar series this October
17 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaA series of free online seminars will be available during National Safe Work month this October.
Sleeping on the job to be encouraged
14 July, 2015There is good news for shift workers as experts talk about mounting evidence to suggest that a nap during night shift can improve production and safety at work.
Why 'felt' leadership is integral to safety in a business
13 July, 2015 by Les Mapstone of DuPontBusinesses that lack true leadership often fail to instil a safety culture, which usually impacts on the businesses' sustainability potential.
Security Exhibition & Conference
10 July, 2015Now in its 30th year, the 2015 Security Exhibition & Conference is being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 July.
Supply chain vulnerabilities posing safety risks to businesses: survey
10 July, 2015Australian businesses have lost out financially and many cannot guarantee their supply chains are free from malpractice, a CIPS survey has revealed.
New WHS codes of practice for the ACT
09 July, 2015Recently approved WHS codes of practice have been adopted by the ACT Government and notified on the ACT Legislation Register.
Medibank's security system more than just safety
08 July, 2015A highly adaptable integrated security system implemented at Medibank's Docklands headquarters in Melbourne blends both safety and business efficiency.
Free testing recommended for firefighters exposed at CFA training college: report
07 July, 2015Firefighters, and others who may have been exposed to cancer-causing chemicals at the now closed CFA training college in Fiskville, Victoria, may be offered free testing following recommendations released in a Parliamentary Inquiry's interim report.
Stress and burnout rife among education workers
06 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityWork-related stress was a common health and safety issue for 5000 education workers in the last year, a survey shows.
Vehicle repair shops in the spotlight for safety breaches
06 July, 2015More than 1300 notices were given out in the last year for safety breaches in vehicle repair premises across WA.
Man killed by robotic factory machinery
03 July, 2015A worker was killed in a robot accident at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany on 29 June 2015.
Applications open for WorkCover Qld safety prevention competition
02 July, 2015If you're an employer with an innovative safety project in Queensland, apply now to enter WorkCover's Prevention and Performance Initiative.
Electric shock incidents surge
02 July, 2015People are being reminded to take care with electricity following a surge in electric shock incidents reported in South Australian workplaces.
Man dies while unloading trailer
01 July, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaA young worker has died while unloading a trailer in Victoria.
