NSCA online training courses
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NSCA Foundation LtdThe National Safety Council of Australia has added two online courses - risk management and manual handling - to its existing portfolio.
Occupational health and safety trends
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsEvery dollar spent on safety sends US$4 to US$6 to the bottom line, notes a recent 3M Safety Outlook and Trends Report. The report outlines global occupational health and safety trends and also advises that health and safety managers holistically assess the required PPE components and select an integrated solution.
WA public comment sought on national workplace safety laws
31 August, 2012The WA State Goverment is seeking public comment on the national workplace safety laws as they apply to the state's workplaces.
Paperless office now a pain in the neck, says study
31 August, 2012Staff who work endless hours at a computer are reversing OHS improvements made by workplaces, according to the University of Sydney.
Half of Australia’s workers would rather quit than deal with workplace issues
30 August, 2012Australian workers are fostering an ‘avoidance culture’ among employees, with 46% of people surveyed saying they would rather look for a new job than contend with a workplace issue, while 48% resort to taking days off when faced with a tough time at work, reveals a recent Australian Workplace Relationships Survey conducted by R U OK?.
Pressure of customer expectations affecting truck driver safety
30 August, 2012A ‘master-slave’ relationship between trucking companies and retail supply chains is foiling efforts to improve safety in an industry involved in nearly 200 fatal crashes last year, reveals a recent Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study.
Paramedical Services 24/7 worker injury response service
29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Paramedical Services Pty LimitedParamedical Services will be exhibiting at The Safety Show Sydney.
Employee allegedly dismissed after wanting paid sick leave
29 August, 2012A Perth panel beating business is being prosecuted for allegedly dismissing a long-term employee to prevent him from taking sick leave after he was diagnosed with cancer.
HR3 OHSpack management software
29 August, 2012
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HR3 will be exhibiting its latest-generation workplace health and safety management software at The Safety Show Sydney.
Mental health workshop for managers
29 August, 2012A workshop has been created to provide awareness to senior management about mental health in the workplace.
Premium Health first-aid training
29 August, 2012
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Premium Health will be exhibiting its training dummy at The Safety Show Sydney.
Safety improvement notices issued to domestic construction sites
29 August, 2012WorkSafe Victoria inspectors issued almost 60 improvement notices to domestic construction businesses working in Melbourne’s east last week in a bid to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
ComOps OHS Solutions ROI Workshop
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: ComOps Pty LtdThe ComOps OHS Solutions ROI Workshop has announced a Sydney Safety Show Special for a limited time only.*
Code needed to stop workplace bullying
28 August, 2012Recent high-profile cases of workplace bullying highlight New Zealand’s legislative weaknesses in this area, say academics from Massey University and Auckland University of Technology.
Workers make fewer claims for psychological illnesses
27 August, 2012Workers are significantly less likely to claim GP visits for psychological illnesses on workers compensation than they are for physical work-related injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders, reveals new research conducted by the University of Sydney and the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR).
