Industry News
Diverse businesses will now be recognised
A new business award category has been added to the Sydney City Region Business Awards. [ + ]
WA health workers to receive stab-proof vests
The WA Government has committed $2.2 million to protect public health workers against rising rates of violence in hospitals. [ + ]
Osteopathy Awareness Week targets sports injuries
Now the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have been completed, there is a growing focus on preventing sports injuries. [ + ]
Workplaces need more e-learning options
A panel discussion has been held with leading industry experts across L&D, HR and WHS regarding the importance of e-learning in the workplace. [ + ]
Businesses risk penalties for paying staff incorrectly
An audit is being carried out by the Fair Work Ombudsman on 1000 businesses across Australia. [ + ]
Welding explosion kills worker
The man was making a tractor counterweight by welding empty fuel drums to a steel frame when an explosion engulfed him. [ + ]
Winner of icare safety award announced
Life Without Barriers has received the icare aware award for March, recognising the value it places on the safety and wellbeing of its workforce. [ + ]
Body-worn cameras to curb violence in hospital
Townsville Hospital has introduced cameras to protect staff from those who abuse or attack them. [ + ]
Exploding jumbo tyre injures trade assistant
A trade assistant has suffered injury after a jumbo tyre was over-inflated and exploded at a large underground metalliferous mine in New Zealand. [ + ]
