One thousand injury-free days at Gates Australia
06 April, 2017Gates Australia has reached 1000 days without any of its staff sustaining a 'lost time' injury at work.
Why my attitude towards safety shifted
29 March, 2017 by Paul Carson – PBF Injury Prevention Workplace PresenterTwo seconds is all it took for one man's life to change forever. Paul Carson shares his personal story to potentially prevent someone else suffering the same fate.
Effectively managing bullying in the workplace
14 March, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O'LearyBullying in the workplace is a widespread problem, and it is important for organisations to understand the risks and how they can be managed.
Five actionable steps to support your safety leaders
06 March, 2017 by Andrew Russell, Co-Founder and Managing Director, ActruaThis article contains five practical and actionable steps you can take to support your safety leaders in the VUCA context.
New campaign aims to make NSW the safest state
01 March, 2017With 30,902 major workplace injuries and illnesses and 60 fatalities in NSW during 2015–16, a new SafeWork campaign is aiming to make workplaces safer.
Safety improvements for frontline healthcare staff
27 February, 2017The Victorian Government continues to invest in additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence in hospitals and mental health services for the benefit of frontline workers and patients alike.
Knee pain management improved by online treatment
23 February, 2017Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly one million Australians, with a new online trial aimed at helping to manage the condition.
Call for crash victims to participate in study
13 February, 2017Road crash victims are being recruited for a new injury impact study being carried out by the Recover Injury Research Centre.
The real cost of psychosocial safety at work
10 February, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O'LearyA new report by Safe Work Australia explores the importance of psychosocial safety at work, focusing on the financial impact it can have on businesses.
Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on health and safety
09 February, 2017A large number of Australians do not get enough sleep, damaging their health and the productivity of the nation.
PTSD sufferers access faster treatment trial
06 February, 2017Australians suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will benefit from a trial with Australian Defence Force Personnel that provides faster treatment.
Are you risking your health by working too much?
02 February, 2017In order to stay healthy, people should not be working more than 39 hours per week, according to new research.
Mitigating risks for lone workers in potentially unsafe situations
17 January, 2017The Australia-wide SafeTCard lone-worker safety solution was recently implemented at a federal government agency in order to meet its goals of safety for all, and contributing positively to staff wellbeing and achieving zero harm.
Injured worker return to work experiences documented
13 January, 2017The results of the national Return to Work Survey are now available, with Safe Work Australia publishing two new reports.
Overworked? Good habits, not holidays, are the answer
11 January, 2017 by Stacey Parker, The University of QueenslandAustralians work very long hours compared to workers in other developed countries. But evidence shows that employees who work more than 48 hours per week, or are overcommitted or over-invested in their work tend to have poorer cardiovascular health than other workers.
