Older Australians more likely to seek treatment for alcohol use
10 October, 2016A new report reveals that while young adults are the most likely to drink at risky levels, it is older age groups who are more likely to receive treatment for alcohol use.
Pelican reaches 40-year milestone
07 October, 2016After its beginnings in a garage in 1976, Pelican Products has just celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Green-certified buildings increase worker wellbeing
07 October, 2016Research has revealed that those who work in green-certified buildings score higher in cognitive function tests, demonstrate fewer sick building symptoms and experience higher quality of sleep.
Is your workplace first aid ready?
06 October, 2016Only 13% of organisations are confident they can put their first aid training into practice if an emergency takes place at work.
One in five midwives at risk of PTSD, research shows
06 October, 2016One fifth of midwives meet the criteria for probable post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Griffith University researchers.
Mental health and bullying: proactively addressing the workplace challenges
04 October, 2016 by Bianca Dearing, Senior Associate and Lucienne Gleeson, Associate, Baker & McKenzie | Supplied by: Baker & McKenzieAlthough there are various legal exposures that need to be carefully considered with workplace bullying and mental health, there are also practical solutions that can be implemented in the workplace to reduce the risks.
ABC Commercial partners with Optus for retail employee wellbeing
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABC CommercialABC Commercial has announced a new partnership with Optus to deliver a team-based resilience program trial in 162 Optus stores across the country, with more than 1300 employees set to participate.
Innovative toilet, self-closing doors among WorkSafe Awards finalists
30 September, 2016There are 28 finalists for the 2016 WorkSafe Awards, with innovations including a body sling for deceased obese patients, a safe toilet and a motorised ramp with self-closing doors.
App to ensure staff compliance at childcare business
29 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CareMonkey Pty LtdTeam Holiday uses the CareMonkey system to streamline onboarding and ensure their 500+ staff have all the qualifications required to provide the important, and compliant, duty of care for the 65,000 children enrolled in its program.
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.
'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.
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.
