Farmer dies at Molka
14 November, 2012WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farmer was crushed by a grain auger.
Fair Work Handbook for employers
14 November, 2012The Fair Work Ombudsman has produced a handbook for employers to assist them in preventing and resolving workplace issues.
Farm injury risks increase with age
14 November, 2012 by Bryan AlaryOlder North American farmers work fewer hours than their younger peers but spend more time operating heavy machinery and equipment - raising their risk of serious injury, according to new research from the University of Alberta.
Australian workers still dream of flexible work hours
14 November, 2012A survey by an IT services company has found over half the respondents said they would prefer to work from anywhere, and another 40% would prefer to work at least one day a week from home.
Revised ISO standard boosts bus drivers' health
14 November, 2012A recently revised ISO standard will help improve ease of operation, ergonomics and comfort for bus drivers.
Guide to the Model Work Health and Safety Act released
13 November, 2012The Model Work Health and Safety Act guide has been published by Safe Work Australia.
Fatigue management solution wins award
13 November, 2012Optalert’s fatigue management system has taken out the Australian Mining Prospect Award for Innovative Mining Solutions.
Sherm web-based risk management software
13 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Safety for LifeSherm Software is web-based safety, health and environmental risk management software for the Australian market.
Sitemed supports rail project staff
09 November, 2012 | Supplied by: SitemedSitemed managed the health and medical needs of Downer EDI staff working on an NT rail project by creating an on-site medical centre and mobile response service.
Is your workplace noisy?
07 November, 2012 by Kylie RhodesNoisy workplaces can be costly, both economically and physically, so all care should be taken to try and reduce the noise before it affects workers’ health, says WorkCover NSW.
Updated medical standards for rail workers
02 November, 2012Updated medical standards for Australian rail safety workers will come into effect in January 2013.
2012 Safety Ambassador of the Year announced
02 November, 2012The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has announced the 2012 Safety Ambassador of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra.
Breastfeeding in the workplace wellness initiative
01 November, 2012A partnership between HAC and INC will help employers provide more support to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Strategy launches
01 November, 2012Safe Work Australia has published the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy for 2012-22.
Guideline on ACT WHS workplace entry
01 November, 2012The Interpretive Guideline on Workplace Entry by WHS Entry Permit Holders has been released by Safe Work Australia.
