WA has highest electrical fatal injury rate in Australia, says Master Electricians
19 November, 2012Western Australia has the highest electrical injury and fatality rate, according to Master Electricians.
Mining industry tackles mental health challenges
15 November, 2012Senior mine safety representatives and health professionals have met to map out a comprehensive approach to tackling mental health and illness in the NSW minerals industry.
Graphic billboard images in major WorkSafe Vic campaign
15 November, 2012An image of a man with his hand trapped in a mincer has gone up on billboards around Melbourne as part of a WorkSafe campaign to warn workers and employees of the result of unsafe work practices.
SitFit ergonomic seating program
15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Living Brands GroupThe SitFit ergonomic seating program uses an algorithmic formula that has an individual’s specific measurements entered and generates a ‘best fit’ option based on seat and backrest dimensions of the chair.
SES Week - thanking the State Emergency Services
14 November, 2012SES Week will be held from 12-18 November to honour those that volunteer for the State Emergency Services.
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.
