Injuries at work parties: where does responsibility end?
18 December, 2024A work Christmas party incident involving a golf cart crash while in pursuit of a kangaroo has served as a reminder to employers to maintain a safe work environment.
Staying safe at work as the year draws to a close
13 December, 2024Employers and workers are being urged to exercise caution during the end-of-year rush and to prioritise safety at work.
It pays to care: the case for better injury management
12 December, 2024Work-related injuries and psychosocial hazards significantly impact businesses, affecting productivity, performance and profitability. However, there's good news.
Poor mental health forces young people out of work
06 December, 2024Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests.
Charges laid alleging sexual harassment of apprentice
29 November, 2024An electrical contracting company and its director have been charged over the alleged bullying and sexual harassment of a female apprentice.
Worker dies, $567K fine for engineering company
29 November, 2024Following the death of a worker at a Bassendean workshop, an engineering company has been fined $567,000.
Record attendance at WH&S Show
28 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Workplace Health & Safety ShowThe 2024 Workplace Health & Safety Show, held in both Melbourne and Sydney, has achieved a huge increase in attendance rates.
Advocacy Australia and Asbestos Education Committee asbestos awareness tool
25 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Advocacy AustraliaThe Advocacy Australia and Asbestos Education Committee asbestos awareness tool is designed to educate about asbestos risks and how to manage them safely.
How prevalent is psychological distress among workers?
22 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA recent report produced by Monash University has provided a snapshot of the health of the Australian workforce.
Better management of PTSD for frontline workers
15 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Black Dog InstituteUpdated guidelines for the management of PTSD among emergency service workers have been developed by researchers.
Providing mental health support to young workers
14 November, 2024Mental health is one of the leading reasons young workers do not finish their apprenticeships — often due to challenging working conditions, poor pay or bullying.
Why meal timing matters for shift workers
11 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOvernight eating may be putting the health of shift workers at risk, a new study has found.
New psychology division supports organisational compliance
11 November, 2024In recognition of the need to protect workers from psychosocial hazards in the workplace, Rehab Management has launched a dedicated psychology division.
Australian workers most stressed in APAC: report
04 November, 2024Despite growing awareness about the importance of mentally healthy workplaces, Australian workers remain some of the most stressed in the Asia–Pacific.
Roof plumber dies after five-metre fall
01 November, 2024The death of a 71-year-old roof plumber in October is currently being investigated by WorkSafe WA.
