Site supervisor fined $21,000 for workplace bullying
03 September, 2019A man has been fined $21,000 in SafeWork SA's second conviction related to workplace bullying.
Ask "R U OK?" on 12 September
03 September, 2019 by Marcela Slepica* | Supplied by: AccessEAPAhead of R U OK? Day, Marcela Slepica from AccessEAP calls for meaningful mental health conversations to avoid potential incidences of suicide.
Errant fire burns sugar cane harvester with $35K fine
02 September, 2019A sugar cane harvester has been fined $35,000 after a cane burning incident left a worker with severe burns and psychological injuries.
LinkSafe proven software streamlines contractor management
01 September, 2019 by David Erczmann* | Supplied by: LinkSafe Pty LtdIt has become increasingly important for organisations to ensure contractors are pre-qualified, inducted and compliant. LinkSafe offers a management solution.
Finalists announced for 2019 WorkSafe Awards
29 August, 2019Twenty-seven individuals, businesses and health and safety representatives are set to be recognised at this year's WorkSafe Awards.
Formwork company fined $120K after worker fall
28 August, 2019A formwork business has been convicted and fined $120,000 after an employee fell more than four metres, fracturing his leg, according to SafeWork SA.
Pack a snack for your midnight shift
28 August, 2019 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaNew Australian research has found that a simple snack is shiftworkers' best choice for maximising alertness and productivity.
How outsourcing can help streamline contractor management
28 August, 2019 by Aaron Govindasamy, Director, Conserve | Supplied by: ConserveOutsourcing contractor management can help simplify the process of using contractors while allowing them to maintain regulatory compliance.
Handover tools and techniques for high-risk industries
27 August, 2019 by Natasha Doyle*We take a look at some key handover tools and techniques identified in a recent study, which are used in energy production and other high-risk industries.
How pre-employment strategies can help limit workers compensation liability
21 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Logic HealthDone correctly, pre-employment functional assessments can reduce an organisation's risk of workers compensation exposure, Logic Health explains.
Hand amputation slaps meat processor with $90K fine
21 August, 2019A meat processor has been fined $90,000 in Melbourne Magistrates' Court after a worker's hand was severed at its Brooklyn plant.
'Sportier' approach could help tradies tackle soreness
20 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Physiotherapy AssociationAn Australian Physiotherapy Association survey finds that 69% of tradies believe it is normal to be sore due to their work; 'warming up' could help.
Collapsed roof traps and injures worker
19 August, 2019A worker has been seriously injured while manually demolishing the roof frame and external walls of a single-storey house.
Man fined $3.5K for assaulting a WorkSafe inspector
15 August, 2019A man has been fined $3500 and ordered to pay $127.40 in costs for assaulting a WorkSafe Victoria inspector at an Elwood construction site.
Meeting the latest health and hygiene monitoring requirements
14 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Cority Software IncCority has announced two enhancements in line with Australian-specific health and hygiene monitoring requirements.
