Raise awareness to prevent workplace deaths this April
14 April, 2015
Safe Work Australia is encouraging organisations to get involved in the upcoming World Day for Safety and Health at Workon 28 April - a day to focus on taking action to prevent workplace death and injury, as well as remember those who have died because of workplace incidents and disease.
Volunteers not safe from workplace bullying
09 April, 2015Volunteering to work for a cause or organisation often comes from a person's generosity, but this does not stop many from experiencing workplace bullying, according to new research released from Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University (ECU).
Helping employees 'choose to be well'
07 April, 2015The Safety First Conference & Expo has confirmed Dr Rod Gutierrez, principal psychologist for DuPont Sustainable Solutions, as a keynote speaker for its Premium forum. He will speak about building resilience into a workplace in order to help protect workers from psychological injury in a fast-moving and imperfect world.
Reducing the reality gap with mindful safety leadership
07 April, 2015 by Marc McLaren, Managing Director, Generative HSE | Supplied by: Generative HSEMarc McLaren, founder and Managing Director of Generative HSE, shares his thoughts on solving the reality gap between the way 'work was imagined to be done' and how the 'work was actually done' in high-risk environments.
Aviation safety review after German plane tragedy
07 April, 2015Australian aviation authorities are reviewing initial information from the investigation into the tragic loss of Germanwings flight 4U9525 that is thought to have been flown deliberately into the French Alps by one of its pilots on 24 March, killing everyone on board.
No children on worksites: WorkCover issues warning following death of boy, 8
07 April, 2015The tragic death of an 8-year-old boy on a worksite last December has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a timely warning to builders and construction companies these school holidays to ensure children are kept clear of construction sites.
World safety leaders converge on Melbourne for NMW 2015
02 April, 2015Leading safety experts will gather in Melbourne for this year's Safety First Conference & Expo during National Manufacturing Week.
Ballot starts on international standard for safer workplaces
02 April, 2015Voting has now begun on new international standards to improve safety in the workplace worldwide.
Can safety be profitable?
01 April, 2015 by Kristy McGrath, Generative HSE | Supplied by: Generative HSEThe 'law of diminishing returns' needs to be considered if profitable safety is to be achieved.
Arthritis and other conditions costing $7.4 billion a year
31 March, 2015La Trobe University has highlighted a massive issue for Australian workplaces - employees suffering from arthritis and other musculoskeletal health conditions - costing about $7.4 billion a year in lost workplace productivity.
Targeted safety messages cut workplace incidents
20 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Crown Equipment Pty LtdWith diverse work environments comes a multitude of different issues that can affect workers and their safety on the job. Recognising this, and with the aim of decreasing workplace incidents, Crown Equipment has focused on developing courses and initiatives that make its safety messages personal and relevant.
How safe is your car park?
19 March, 2015 by Michael Reid, General Manager, Carpark Compliance Solutions | Supplied by: Carpark Compliance SolutionsCar parks are often unassuming facilities, but they can be hazardous environments due to their high level of vehicle and pedestrian activity and must be managed with extreme care.
Safety guide for seafood industry in NT
19 March, 2015A new guide has been produced to assist the Northern Territory Seafood Industry understand and manage its work health and safety requirements. The guide was produced in a collaboration between NT WorkSafe and the Northern Territory Seafood Council.
Federal court finds small businesses were misled into purchasing safety products
19 March, 2015The Federal Court has declared that Safety Compliance Pty Ltd (Safety Compliance) contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (now called the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) (the Act) by making false or misleading representations and engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct directed towards small businesses in connection with the supply of safety wall charts and first-aid kits, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Online assistance for small business launched
19 March, 2015WorkSafe WA has launched the Small Business Safety web page to help small businesses comply with their workplace safety and health obligations.
