Ignored asbestos recommendations could put lives at risk
24 November, 2017Coalition senators have been accused of putting industry profit ahead of workers' lives, after they rejected the asbestos import recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry report.
Fair Work audits businesses in Albury–Wodonga
24 November, 2017Audits are being carried out on businesses across Albury–Wodonga, to ensure they are complying with their workplace obligations.
Calls for a better rehabilitation framework for injured workers
22 November, 2017Without a consistent framework to operate within, many rehabilitation providers have been left confused about what is expected of them in supporting the injured worker, according to icare.
How to maintain a safe workplace and minimise legal liability
20 November, 2017 by Alena Titterton, Clyde & Co partner | Supplied by: Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore Pte LtdEmployers are reminded to remain proactive about workplace safety, after National Safe Work month has concluded for another year.
WorkSafe investigating bee sting death
17 November, 2017A young worker has been killed by several bee stings at a property in Dunkeld.
Industry invited to comment on quad bike safety
16 November, 2017The ACCC has invited quad bike riders and industry to have their say about improving quad bike safety.
Can you tell when your colleagues are stressed?
16 November, 2017The way a person perceives stress also impacts the way they view the health and productivity of their workers, according to a new study.
Back to the future — Vision Zero
15 November, 2017 by Dave Cant*The launch of an international Vision Zero campaign at the World Congress for Safety and Health last month certainly surprised many people.
Spinal injuries sustained during farm 4WD rollover
14 November, 2017A farm worker has suffered a serious spinal injury after being thrown from a 4WD vehicle in October.
1 in 5 have near miss because of mobile phones — NRMA report reveals
09 November, 2017 | Supplied by: NRMA Motoring & ServicesAn NRMA report into the impact of smartphone distractions behind the wheel has found over one in five (21%) drivers have been involved in a near-miss behind the wheel because the other driver was using a phone while driving.
No prosecution for Falls Festival crowd crush
08 November, 2017A WorkSafe Victoria investigation has found insufficient evidence to prosecute for the Falls Festival crowd crush.
Industry OneCARD training record
03 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Virtual Training Management (VTM)The Industry OneCARD training record is designed to prevent workers from missing out on jobs if their training records are not up to date.
New workers comp stats now available
31 October, 2017A new report has been released by Safe Work Australia, showing detailed statistics about workers compensation claims.
Pilz Australia mourns loss of MD Scott Moffat
31 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPAustralian Managing Director of Pilz Australia Mr Scott Moffat has tragically lost his life while on a business trip in Germany.
Which industries have the highest death rates?
30 October, 2017A new study has been published which ranks mortality rates by occupation in the UK over the past 30 years.
