'Always on' culture can cause burnout
22 September, 2016Employer expectations that emails will be monitored and responded to during non-work hours are the main reason employees are unable to disconnect from the workplace, new research finds.
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to look out for young workers
22 September, 2016Young workers are the most vulnerable to workplace injuries, particularly in the construction, retail, manufacturing and hospitality industries, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Businesses urged to promote National Safe Work Month
22 September, 2016The chair of Safe Work Australia has called on business leaders to set an example for their teams by getting involved with National Safe Work Month.
Workplace chemical evaluation undertaken by Safe Work Australia
21 September, 2016Safe Work Australia will oversee an evaluation of more than 600 chemicals to minimise the risk of adverse health effects on workers.
Report reveals highest industry fatality rate
16 September, 2016A Safe Work Australia report has shown that the fatality rate in the agricultural industry is significantly higher than the all-industry average.
DHL wins 2016 Fleet Safety Award
16 September, 2016DHL Supply Chain's onboard vehicle monitoring and safe driver reward program initiatives have seen it named the winner of the 2016 AFMA Fleet Safety Award.
Campbell's Soup awarded for zero lost time injuries
15 September, 2016The first Soft Tissue Centre Gold Star Award for employee health and wellness has been won by Campbell's Soup Australia, for its zero lost time injuries over a period of three years.
Five warning signs of employee fatigue
15 September, 2016 | Supplied by: WFS AustraliaFatigued employees are a risk in the workplace. They can be underproductive and even dangerous in critical situations.
Prestigious road safety award won by driver fatigue expert
12 September, 2016The Australasian College of Road Safety 2016 College Fellowship award was presented during a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House.
Safe Work Australia investigates MSDs and shift worker injuries
12 September, 2016Two publications about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries have been released by Safe Work Australia.
Victorian WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador named
07 September, 2016WorkSafe Victoria has named a former Geelong football captain as its WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador.
SIRA reveals updated workers compensation regulation
07 September, 2016According to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), an updated workers compensation regulation in NSW is designed to accurately reflect recent legislative change and reforms.
Road monitoring system reduces speeding
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: MiX TelematicsA six-month trial of MiX Telematics' latest road safety solution, known as MiX Vision, has reduced speeding in fleet vehicles by more than 75%.
Safe Work Australia bullying guidelines updated
06 September, 2016Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying, which will provide managers and workers with a better understanding of how to address and minimise the risk of workplace bullying.
ARSC2016 conference tackles Australian road trauma rate
06 September, 2016The Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2016) will focus on a reduction in crashes and the 120 deaths on Australia's roads every month.
