Pesky paperclip precipitates workplace peril
16 July, 2013In a tongue-in-cheek animation released today, Red Cross College highlights the serious issue of workplace safety and urges businesses from all industries to ensure their first aid training and kits are up to date.
Investigation report on submerged dozer incident
15 July, 2013An investigation report has been published for an incident that involved a dozer driver reversing into water and becoming submerged at a mine site. The report is available as an information and education resource for industry to assist in preventing similar incidents in future.
Mechanism that causes noise-induced tinnitus and drug that can prevent it
15 July, 2013An epilepsy drug shows promise in an animal model at preventing tinnitus from developing after exposure to loud noise, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Alsco Managed Training Services
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Alsco Pty LimitedThe Alsco Managed Training Services are designed to assist HR managers or OHS officers manage an organisation’s first aid and fire evacuation requirements, including incidences, trained staff and expiry dates of certifications.
Strong safety cultures show better patient outcomes in hospitals
12 July, 2013When hospital senior management supports the creation and maintenance of a strong safety culture, patient outcomes improve, staff productivity increases and there is less clinical employee turnover, according to research reported in the Journal for Healthcare Quality, the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ).
The Safety Show Sydney 2013
09 July, 2013
The Safety Show Sydney, being held at the Sydney Showground from 3-5 September, will showcase over 150 exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology in safety and free seminars from industry experts, all under one roof.
Zombies the key in a crowd evacuation study
09 July, 2013Zombies might not be the most obvious candidates to use when researching how crowds evacuate buildings, but they have proved a key factor in a new study into crowd behaviour.
Tradies National Health Month this August
08 July, 2013The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Steel Blue have declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Tradies are being encouraged to register to be a part of the activities, which will focus on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety, with handy tips and hints tailored to their needs.
Better ways to respond to alcohol and drug problems in the workplace
08 July, 2013In a paper just written for the Australian Drug Foundation, workplace drug and alcohol experts Dr Ken Pidd and Professor Ann Roche report that alcohol use is responsible for 5% of all Australian workplace deaths and up to 11% of non-fatal injuries.
Call for safety entries ends soon
08 July, 2013Ansell has become a sponsor of the National Safety Council of Australia’s (NSCA’s) National Safety Awards of Excellence. Nominations close on 14 July.
Legal expert to speak at Hazards Australasia
05 July, 2013An OHS legal expert is speaking at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) inaugural Hazards Australasia conference in Perth.
Postgrad courses get OHS accreditation
04 July, 2013Monash University’s Graduate Diploma and Master in Occupational and Environmental Health has been accredited by The Australian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Education Accreditation Board this week.
Alliance to help create mentally healthy workplaces
02 July, 2013The National Mental Health Commission has launched (1 July 2013) a landmark Alliance to help create Australian workplaces that are mentally healthy.
How much radiation do we get from airport scanners?
02 July, 2013Examining X-ray backscatter scanners at LAX airport, an independent task force determines that radiation doses are low, according to a new report by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.
OHS Invention finalist in the WorkSafe Awards
01 July, 2013The first eight finalists nominated in the WorkSafe Awards - Victoria have been announced. One of the finalists included in this year’s ‘OHS Invention of the Year’ category is a solution that has been designed to address the literacy barriers and communication challenges associated with understanding written procedures in the workplace.
