WA health workers to receive stab-proof vests
16 April, 2018The WA Government has committed $2.2 million to protect public health workers against rising rates of violence in hospitals.
Osteopathy Awareness Week targets sports injuries
16 April, 2018Now the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have been completed, there is a growing focus on preventing sports injuries.
Winner of icare safety award announced
13 April, 2018Life Without Barriers has received the icare aware award for March, recognising the value it places on the safety and wellbeing of its workforce.
Body-worn cameras to curb violence in hospital
13 April, 2018Townsville Hospital has introduced cameras to protect staff from those who abuse or attack them.
Workplaces need more e-learning options
13 April, 2018A panel discussion has been held with leading industry experts across L&D, HR and WHS regarding the importance of e-learning in the workplace.
Businesses risk penalties for paying staff incorrectly
13 April, 2018An audit is being carried out by the Fair Work Ombudsman on 1000 businesses across Australia.
Welding explosion kills worker
13 April, 2018The man was making a tractor counterweight by welding empty fuel drums to a steel frame when an explosion engulfed him.
Exploding jumbo tyre injures trade assistant
10 April, 2018A trade assistant has suffered injury after a jumbo tyre was over-inflated and exploded at a large underground metalliferous mine in New Zealand.
Funding offered to commemorate Tas workplace deaths
06 April, 2018The Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park at Inveresk would receive $250,000 to ensure completion of the memorial.
Comcare WHS Award nominations now open
06 April, 2018Workplaces are invited to submit nominations for the 2018 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.
Safety award nominations now open
05 April, 2018Now in their 15th year, the SafeWork NSW awards recognise individuals and organisations committed to health, safety and return-to-work practices.
Driver killed after truck rolled on farm
03 April, 2018A fertiliser spreader truck has rolled on a steep hill near Warragul, killing a worker in his early 30s.
Greencap Onsite Contractor Verification service
29 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Greencap LimitedOnsite Contractor Verification is a service offered by Greencap (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety).
New managing director appointed at Pilz Australia
29 March, 2018Twain Drewett will take on the position, following the untimely passing of previous managing director Scott Moffat.
5 things to consider before implementing a wellbeing program
28 March, 2018Research from the Workplace Wellbeing report shows that programs need to be more meaningful than just 'work perks' to improve employee wellbeing.
