Business

Body-worn cameras to curb violence in hospital

13 April, 2018

Townsville Hospital has introduced cameras to protect staff from those who abuse or attack them.


Workplaces need more e-learning options

13 April, 2018

A 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, 2018

An audit is being carried out by the Fair Work Ombudsman on 1000 businesses across Australia.


Welding explosion kills worker

13 April, 2018

The 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, 2018

A 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, 2018

The Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park at Inveresk would receive $250,000 to ensure completion of the memorial.


Comcare WHS Award nominations now open

06 April, 2018

Workplaces are invited to submit nominations for the 2018 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.


Safety award nominations now open

05 April, 2018

Now 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, 2018

A 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 Limited

Onsite Contractor Verification is a service offered by Greencap (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety).


New managing director appointed at Pilz Australia

29 March, 2018

Twain 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, 2018

Research from the Workplace Wellbeing report shows that programs need to be more meaningful than just 'work perks' to improve employee wellbeing.


NT tyre company convicted and fined over child's death

27 March, 2018

A two-year-old boy has been killed at a Katherine tyre business, leading to a conviction and $142,000 fine.


How your building could promote better employee performance

27 March, 2018

A well-designed working layout and 'green' working environment can increase organisational productivity by 19%, according to new research.


Contractor convicted over death from earthmoving equipment

20 March, 2018

A conviction and fine has been issued to a Carrum Downs concreting contractor, after the son of its client was killed while using the company's earthmoving equipment.


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