Medibank's security system more than just safety
08 July, 2015A highly adaptable integrated security system implemented at Medibank's Docklands headquarters in Melbourne blends both safety and business efficiency.
Free testing recommended for firefighters exposed at CFA training college: report
07 July, 2015Firefighters, and others who may have been exposed to cancer-causing chemicals at the now closed CFA training college in Fiskville, Victoria, may be offered free testing following recommendations released in a Parliamentary Inquiry's interim report.
Stress and burnout rife among education workers
06 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityWork-related stress was a common health and safety issue for 5000 education workers in the last year, a survey shows.
Vehicle repair shops in the spotlight for safety breaches
06 July, 2015More than 1300 notices were given out in the last year for safety breaches in vehicle repair premises across WA.
Man killed by robotic factory machinery
03 July, 2015A worker was killed in a robot accident at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany on 29 June 2015.
Applications open for WorkCover Qld safety prevention competition
02 July, 2015If you're an employer with an innovative safety project in Queensland, apply now to enter WorkCover's Prevention and Performance Initiative.
Electric shock incidents surge
02 July, 2015People are being reminded to take care with electricity following a surge in electric shock incidents reported in South Australian workplaces.
How to shift from reactive to proactive OHS
01 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Safety Institute of AustraliaIf you're an OHS leader, you may be interested to learn more about how to make your OHS methods more proactive in these two-day workshops this July.
Man dies while unloading trailer
01 July, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaA young worker has died while unloading a trailer in Victoria.
Free webinar: the mind and risk profiles of young people
26 June, 2015
Do you have young people working for you? This webinar may help you understand how to influence their behaviour regarding safety in the workplace.
Mathematical model for construction in erosion-prone areas
25 June, 2015 | Supplied by: University of WollongongBy pressing a few numbers into a tablet with a new mathematical model, designs for buildings in erosion-prone areas could be simplified for the construction industry.
Launch of Working Safely at Height Campaign
25 June, 2015Join industry professionals at the launch of the Working Safely at Height Campaign on 9 July in Canberra.
ARSC2015 — registrations now open
22 June, 2015 | Supplied by: QUTRegistrations are now open for the Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2015), which is shaping up to be bigger than its predecessors.
Trend shows older workers filing more claims
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Injury Treatment
Compensation claims made by people over 60 have increased by nearly 120% in the last decade, highlighting the vulnerability of this age group in Australia's workforce.
Safety in Action Melbourne
17 June, 2015
You're invited to join thousands of safety professionals from manufacturing, engineering, transport, mining and government in Melbourne this September for Safety in Action.
