Guidance released to protect workers from Japanese encephalitis
02 May, 2022Safe Work Australia has published guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking, to reduce the risk of workers contracting Japanese encephalitis.
Report: One in five Aussies say work negatively impacts their mental health
02 May, 2022Almost a quarter of Australian workers stated that their workplace caused or worsened their mental health, according to the 2021 Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Report.
Work Healthy Australia specialised on-site healthcare professionals
01 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Work Healthy AustraliaWork Healthy Australia deploys on-site specialised allied healthcare professionals, to help Australian businesses prevent workplace injuries from occurring.
Heart health a key focus of Safety and Health at Work Day
29 April, 2022Employers are encouraged to consider their workforce's heart health, as part of the United Nations annual Day of Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022.
Speakers announced for leading built environment event
28 April, 2022Full speaker programs have been announced for Be Summit, DesignBUILD, Total Facilities and Digital Construction Week, ahead of the events' launch in May.
Safety first in regional Victoria as construction booms
22 April, 2022Employers and tradies across regional Victoria have been urged to prioritise safety on construction sites, as the sector faces increasing demands.
SWA fact sheet outlines WHS duties in a contractual chain
20 April, 2022Safe Work Australia has published a fact sheet to help PCBUs within a contractual chain uphold their WHS obligations and consult with other PCBUs with whom they share a duty.
Impacts of rising temperatures on outdoor worker safety
20 April, 2022Research from Charles Sturt University has investigated how the changing climate is impacting people's ability to work outdoors.
Online resources to support young worker safety
20 April, 2022Employers and workers have been encouraged to access the Young Worker eToolkit released by SafeWork NSW, featuring information to support young worker safety.
Embracing technology trends to enhance workplace health and safety
19 April, 2022With COVID-19 restrictions easing, New Zealand businesses have been encouraged to implement software that will protect people, mitigate risk and meet WHS obligations.
Boosting workplace safety with digital risk management
12 April, 2022 by Trishan Khan – Business Development Manager at Pervidi | Supplied by: PervidiDigital risk management enables inspectors and managers to simplify the audit trail and update safety inspections in line with industry regulations.
Partnership to improve mental health across transport industry
12 April, 2022Pickles has entered into a Corporate Charity Partnership with Healthy Heads Trucks & Sheds to improve the mental health of workers across the road transport industry.
Protecht.ERM risk management system
12 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Protecht Group Services Pty LtdProtecht has launched its Marketplace, which allows rapid implementation of Protecht.ERM and provides preconfigured registers, workflows and reports for installation into Protecht.ERM.
Nominations open for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
12 April, 2022WorkSafe Queensland has opened nominations for the Safe Work and Return to Work Awards which recognise safety initiatives implemented by workers and companies.
Training to address gendered violence in the construction sector
07 April, 2022Construction workers will receive training about speaking up against gendered violence, as part of the Active Bystander/Gender Equity training rolled out across the ACT.
