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.
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.
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.
Collision at mine site results in injury
15 February, 2017A light vehicle has collided with an entry gate at the Mount Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook, resulting in serious injuries, according to a NSW Resources Regulator report.
Call for crash victims to participate in study
13 February, 2017Road crash victims are being recruited for a new injury impact study being carried out by the Recover Injury Research Centre.
The real cost of psychosocial safety at work
10 February, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O'Leary | Supplied by: myosh - HSEQ Management SoftwareA new report by Safe Work Australia explores the importance of psychosocial safety at work, focusing on the financial impact it can have on businesses.
Smartphone app focuses on taxi driver health and safety
09 February, 2017With almost almost two out of three Australian taxi drivers reporting high levels of psychological distress, a new app is being trialled to boost their health.
Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on health and safety
09 February, 2017A large number of Australians do not get enough sleep, damaging their health and the productivity of the nation.
WorkSafe, Victory deal spreads safety message to sports fans
08 February, 2017Soccer team Melbourne Victory has signed a sponsorship deal with WorkSafe Victoria, which will enable the organisation to spread its safety message to thousands of fans.
