Keynote speaker announced for SAFETYconnect 2017
16 March, 2017Stephen Woolger, Manager Health & Safety at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at SAFETYconnect 2017.
WHS report released by Safe Work Australia
16 March, 2017A new report has been released by Safe Work Australia that focuses on the processes for gathering and communicating work health and safety performance information.
Understanding and improving safety on a global scale
16 March, 2017A company initiative that funds overseas trips for staff to developing nations, in order to help improve and promote global workplace safety, has just been carried out by SafetyCulture.
Effectively managing bullying in the workplace
14 March, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O'Leary | Supplied by: myosh - HSEQ Management SoftwareBullying in the workplace is a widespread problem, and it is important for organisations to understand the risks and how they can be managed.
Women's workplace safety initiatives rewarded
13 March, 2017SafeWork SA used International Women's Day to launch its new initiative designed to improve women's health and safety at work.
Creating an effective workplace safety culture
10 March, 2017 by Amy SteedThe key to maintaining safety at work lies in developing and promoting a safety culture within an organisation.
TradieSafe program aims to improve construction safety
07 March, 2017A project has been launched by SafeWork NSW to try and reduce injuries in the Hunter region's residential construction industry.
Five actionable steps to support your safety leaders
06 March, 2017 by Andrew Russell, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Actrua | Supplied by: ActruaThis article contains five practical and actionable steps you can take to support your safety leaders in the VUCA context.
Work perks improve employee productivity
03 March, 2017A study by ReportLinker shows that 90% of employees believe that their productivity is linked to their environment.
New campaign aims to make NSW the safest state
01 March, 2017With 30,902 major workplace injuries and illnesses and 60 fatalities in NSW during 2015–16, a new SafeWork campaign is aiming to make workplaces safer.
Safety improvements for frontline healthcare staff
27 February, 2017The Victorian Government continues to invest in additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence in hospitals and mental health services for the benefit of frontline workers and patients alike.
Knee pain management improved by online treatment
23 February, 2017Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly one million Australians, with a new online trial aimed at helping to manage the condition.
Seminar on new Global Standard for Health and Safety
22 February, 2017 | Supplied by: myosh - HSEQ Management SoftwareBureau Veritas and myosh have teamed up to provide a free information seminar on the new Global Standard for Health and Safety, as well as show how technology can help to streamline some of the more time-consuming aspects of staying compliant. The seminar will be held in Sydney in March.
Worker injuries lead to fine for earthworks business
21 February, 2017A $90,000 fine has been issued to a Bathurst earthworks business after two workers were injured during an excavation.
More deaths and injuries investigated by WorkSafe Victoria
21 February, 2017Three incidents are being investigated by WorkSafe in Victoria, after two men died and another suffered critical head injuries.
