New CEO for WorkCover Queensland
13 December, 2016An award-winning CEO has taken the helm at WorkCover Queensland.
Hand mutilation leads to company conviction
12 December, 2016 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaThe maiming of a worker's hand has led to a conviction and a $26,000 fine.
Winery safety promoted in new SafeWork guide
12 December, 2016A new safety guide for the wine industry has been published by SafeWork NSW and the NSW Industry Association.
Jobs At Home Day safety campaign hits record numbers
12 December, 2016The Jobs At Home Day campaign is designed to remind workers that their jobs at home are the most important reason to remain safe in the workplace.
Prepared for emergencies
12 December, 2016Fed Square has developed an online OH&S Warden Training module to assist with emergency management and associated training for all stakeholders.
Gender equality now closer to reality at Dow
12 December, 2016Dow Chemical Australia has been named the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Lack of sleep costs the economy billions
08 December, 2016A new report shows that sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, costing the economy billions.
Reducing workplace injuries and fatigue this festive season
07 December, 2016Increased workloads in the busy lead-up to Christmas can lead to fatigue and injury, making it important for employers to prioritise safety during the festive season.
icare program promotes healthy workers
06 December, 2016The Get Healthy at Work program enables public sector employees to receive free, confidential face-to-face health checks, as well as access to workplace health programs and other lifestyle advice.
Stevedoring safety promoted by new code
06 December, 2016A code of practice has been published by Safe Work Australia to assist in risk management for stevedoring.
New premium WHS event called SAFETYconnect 2017
01 December, 2016Just weeks after announcing a new publishing partnership, leading safety industry body the NSCA Foundation and B2B specialist media and events company Westwick-Farrow Media announce the launch of an exciting new safety industry event.
Improving fitness reduces work stress, study finds
29 November, 2016People with a high level of fitness are less likely to exhibit health warnings associated with work stress, a study published in US journal 'Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise' has found.
Genetic cause for shift work fatigue discovered
28 November, 2016Some people adapt easily to shift work, but not everyone can handle constant disruptions to their daily rhythm. Researchers have now found that a melatonin receptor gene influences tolerance to shift work.
WorkSafe NZ develops 'Around the Block' safety tool
25 November, 2016A new online tool has been developed by WorkSafe New Zealand, designed to assist businesses with managing their workplace health and safety risks.
MetOcean Solutions improves amphibious operation safety for defence
25 November, 2016MetOcean Solutions has been recognised by NZ Defence for its SurfZoneView software, which is designed to assist defence personnel in making amphibious landings by modelling and visualising surf conditions.
