Fatal electric shock investigated
24 August, 2016Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office are investigating the death of a tree lopper, who died on 22 August after receiving an electric shock.
Research finds workers regularly exposed to asthmagens
16 August, 2016A recent study has revealed that almost half of male workers and 40% of female workers are exposed to substances that cause asthma in their workplace.
Business community unites to keep workers safe on the road
15 August, 2016A new WHS guide about mobiles in vehicles provides details on a proactive approach to educating workers about the risks of unsafe phone use.
Strengthening Victoria's mental health workforce
09 August, 2016Work is underway to ensure Victoria has a skilled, adaptable and available mental health workforce that meets the needs of people with a mental illness and their families.
Campaign urges workmates to provide support
03 August, 2016With up to one in three fly-in fly-out workers reportedly experiencing mental health difficulties, a new campaign by suicide prevention organisation R U OK? is urging workmates to support one another before they hit rock bottom.
Better-Air BA air, surface and object purifier
02 August, 2016The Better-Air BA is an air, surface and object purifier.
Corporate Bodies International Healthy Bodies membership
01 August, 2016The CBI Healthy Bodies Subscription is designed to help embed a culture of health and wellbeing across an organisation.
Increased support for napping at work
01 August, 2016Welnis, an office fit-out company focused on bringing human wellbeing into the built environment, and SleepFit, a company of sleep specialists providing workplace programs on sleep, have collaborated on developing a solution for sleep and fatigue management in workplaces across Australia.
Transport company implements driver monitoring system to improve lone-worker safety
22 July, 2016A major transport company recently approached FleetSeek to implement a monitoring solution that could improve safety for its drivers working alone at night, often in rural, distant locations.
Mental health support for Victorian farmers
19 July, 2016Up to 30 additional mental health first-aid sessions and an expanded 'Look Over The Farm Gate' support program will be available for dairy farmers across Victoria.
Emergency planning for extreme events
29 June, 2016If Sydney was hit with a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, would our emergency response systems hold up?
Is the air we breathe indoors more important than outside air quality?
21 June, 2016Doing the 'samba' indoors for your health at work — but not in the way that you think.
Boosting Victoria's workplace anti-bullying agenda
15 June, 2016Training sessions on bullying and its effects for young workers aged 16–24 will look at driving awareness and change, thanks to a dynamic new partnership.
Stress the focus of World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April, 2016Set aside a moment or two today in recognition of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year the campaign will draw attention to current global trends on work-related stress and its impact.
Are high heels a health hazard?
21 April, 2016Many people consider high-heeled shoes an essential part of a fashionable outfit, especially in the corporate workplace, but could this fashion choice have serious consequences on an individual's health?
