Health and safety leaders convene in Sydney next month
18 July, 2017A world-class conference program is attracting strong support from WHS leaders across Australia, with pre-registrations for SAFETYconnect 2017 well ahead of expectations four weeks out from the event.
Workplace wellness and safety in focus at Safety in Action
06 June, 2017One in five Australian workers reported taking time off work due to feeling mentally unwell in the past 12 months.
Leaders breakfast hones in on workplace psychological safety
31 May, 2017Psychological safety is a key issue in the workplace, with 36% of employees aged 25–34 demonstrating concern that mistakes they make at work will be held against them.
Mental health of first responders addressed in seminar
10 May, 2017One in five people are likely to experience a mental health condition throughout their lifetime, particularly first responders working in emergency services.
SAFETYconnect program launched — mock trial, international keynote highlights
04 May, 2017Australia's peak WHS body, the NSCA Foundation, has today launched the conference program for the inaugural SAFETYconnect (previously National Safety Conference) event, to be held in Sydney in August.
IOSH past president to speak at upcoming Sydney event
27 April, 2017Karen McDonnell, the IOSH immediate past president and OSH Policy Advisor at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), has been announced as the international keynote speaker at the SAFETYconnect conference.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
06 April, 2017World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day (World Day) are recognised internationally on Friday, 28 April.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work — ILO targets OSH data
06 April, 2017Improving the capacity to collect and use occupational safety and health (OSH) data is the focus of the ILO's campaign for the 2017 World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Understanding and improving safety on a global scale
16 March, 2017A company initiative that funds overseas trips for staff to developing nations, in order to help improve and promote global workplace safety, has just been carried out by SafetyCulture.
Keynote speaker announced for SAFETYconnect 2017
16 March, 2017Stephen Woolger, Manager Health & Safety at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at SAFETYconnect 2017.
Seminar on new Global Standard for Health and Safety
22 February, 2017Bureau Veritas and myosh have teamed up to provide a free information seminar on the new Global Standard for Health and Safety, as well as show how technology can help to streamline some of the more time-consuming aspects of staying compliant. The seminar will be held in Sydney in March.
WorkSafe, Victory deal spreads safety message to sports fans
08 February, 2017Soccer team Melbourne Victory has signed a sponsorship deal with WorkSafe Victoria, which will enable the organisation to spread its safety message to thousands of fans.
Nanomaterials safety explored at Spanish conference
07 February, 2017While the use of nanomaterials has created a great deal of interest, some of their properties have given rise to concern that they may be harmful to humans.
Safety central to the Coffs Harbour FIA Rally Championship
21 December, 2016The FIA World Rally Championship is an international event that requires a large amount of work to ensure that it runs smoothly and safely.
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.
