Safety innovations recognised at CCAA EH&S Awards
06 September, 2012Safety and environmental initiatives have been recognised at the 2012 CCAA Queensland Environment, Health and Safety Awards.
The six myths of workplace bullying
05 September, 2012Workplace and employment lawyer Josh Bornstein has addressed the need for better laws against workplace bullying at a LegalWise forum.
Disengaging the autopilot
05 September, 2012 by Cristian Sylvestre*Why do so many people still get hurt at work? Most incidents don’t happen because the person didn’t know the hazard was present or what controls were required. Incidents typically happen because the person wasn’t paying attention at the time and as a result came into contact with a hazard.
Melbourne’s fire stations to go green
05 September, 2012A Green Star rating tool has been specially developed for Melbourne’s fire stations.
Safe Work Australia Week in October
05 September, 2012The national Safe Work Australia Week will be held from 21-27 October and will encourage all working Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplaces.
Safety Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
05 September, 2012Nominations for the Safety Ambassador of the Year are open. The award is part of National Safe Work Australia Week, held 21-27 October.
SAI Global training and certification services
04 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalSAI Global’s range of OHS Management Systems services can help safety professionals integrate an effective system within their organisations.
Martial arts employees allegedly paid 73 cents an hour
03 September, 2012Young trainees from a former Melbourne martial arts and fitness centre were allegedly getting paid between 73 cents and $2.74 an hour.
NSCA online training courses
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NSCA Foundation LtdThe National Safety Council of Australia has added two online courses - risk management and manual handling - to its existing portfolio.
Occupational health and safety trends
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsEvery dollar spent on safety sends US$4 to US$6 to the bottom line, notes a recent 3M Safety Outlook and Trends Report. The report outlines global occupational health and safety trends and also advises that health and safety managers holistically assess the required PPE components and select an integrated solution.
WA public comment sought on national workplace safety laws
31 August, 2012The WA State Goverment is seeking public comment on the national workplace safety laws as they apply to the state's workplaces.
Paperless office now a pain in the neck, says study
31 August, 2012Staff who work endless hours at a computer are reversing OHS improvements made by workplaces, according to the University of Sydney.
Half of Australia’s workers would rather quit than deal with workplace issues
30 August, 2012Australian workers are fostering an ‘avoidance culture’ among employees, with 46% of people surveyed saying they would rather look for a new job than contend with a workplace issue, while 48% resort to taking days off when faced with a tough time at work, reveals a recent Australian Workplace Relationships Survey conducted by R U OK?.
Pressure of customer expectations affecting truck driver safety
30 August, 2012A ‘master-slave’ relationship between trucking companies and retail supply chains is foiling efforts to improve safety in an industry involved in nearly 200 fatal crashes last year, reveals a recent Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study.
Paramedical Services 24/7 worker injury response service
29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Paramedical Services Pty LimitedParamedical Services will be exhibiting at The Safety Show Sydney.
