Top safety tips from St John Ambulance
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) IncSt John Ambulance Victoria has compiled a list of tips to help workplaces stay safe and avoid accidents.
Master Builders initiative supports women in construction
10 August, 2017Research indicates that when women enter the construction industry they often do not stay there for long.
One week to go until SAFETYconnect 2017
10 August, 2017Don't miss out on attending SAFETYconnect 2017 — register now to join more than 450 professionals at the event next week.
Choosing the correct mobile device for your compliance software
10 August, 2017 by Gareth Higgins, Pervidi | Supplied by: Techs4BizChoosing the correct hardware for your inspection software is vital in order to perform rigorous and effective inspections.
Protecting workers from the dangers of sleep deprivation
09 August, 2017Almost 40% of Australians experience inadequate sleep, according to a new Sleep Health Foundation report.
ISO 45001 update
08 August, 2017The ballot on the second Draft International Standard (DIS2) of 'ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use' has been approved.
Princes Highway receives lifesaving safety barriers
04 August, 2017Safety barriers have been installed over a 40 km stretch on the Princes Highway in an effort to save lives on the road.
Fire reforms to create safer buildings
04 August, 2017Extensive fire safety reforms have been developed by the NSW government, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London.
Asbestos dispute at the Opera House
03 August, 2017Safety concerns over friable asbestos found during a major renovation of the Sydney Opera House escalated this morning, with work stopping on the project after management walked away from an agreement to have an independent industrial hygienist oversee new testing, training and work practices on the project.
Workplace Mental Health Institute Australian Workplace Mental Health Masterclass for Leaders one-day course
03 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Workplace Mental Health InstituteThe Australian Workplace Mental Health Masterclass for Leaders is a one-day course that provides an intensive overview of workplace mental health, the skills and tools to identify and deal with mental health issues in the workplace, and an understanding of its potential impact.
Tradies over-represented in workers comp claims, data shows
02 August, 2017Tradies Health Month will take place in August, and all those working in the trades are urged to prioritise their health and safety.
'Proactive safety investigations' vs organisational reality
01 August, 2017 by Goran Prvulovic, MOccHlth&Saf, RiskWise Solutions | Supplied by: RiskWise SolutionsSome academics and consultants are advocating 'ditching' traditional safety investigation models in favour of 'pre-incident' investigations. Goran Prvulovic explains why business and safety professionals alike need to be cautious how they approach this new concept.
Return to work campaign targets injured workers
31 July, 2017Injured workers who take a long time off the job can sometimes struggle to find their way back into the workforce.
Safety advice for regional businesses in Victoria
27 July, 2017OHS experts will be visiting regional towns, hosting workshops to assist small businesses with workplace safety and workers compensation.
Vertical Matters announces new name and brand
26 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Kontrol4Mobile and cloud-hosted software provider Vertical Matters is changing its name to Kontrol4.
