Frontline workers not receiving WHS training: report
03 May, 2022A survey has revealed that only 44% of global frontline workers received workplace health and safety training in the past year, identifying a need to reprioritise workplace safety.
Wheel manufacturer charged over serious safety breaches
03 May, 2022A Victorian company has been charged for contravening Occupational Health and Safety Regulations at a Mildura workshop between 2018 and 2020.
Report: One in five Aussies say work negatively impacts their mental health
02 May, 2022Almost a quarter of Australian workers stated that their workplace caused or worsened their mental health, according to the 2021 Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Report.
Guidance released to protect workers from Japanese encephalitis
02 May, 2022Safe Work Australia has published guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking, to reduce the risk of workers contracting Japanese encephalitis.
WHS Show Melbourne line-up announced
02 May, 2022 | Supplied by: International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty LtdThe eagerly anticipated return of the Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 will feature industry trailblazers and game-changing newcomers.
Work Healthy Australia specialised on-site healthcare professionals
01 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Work Healthy AustraliaWork Healthy Australia deploys on-site specialised allied healthcare professionals, to help Australian businesses prevent workplace injuries from occurring.
Heart health a key focus of Safety and Health at Work Day
29 April, 2022Employers are encouraged to consider their workforce's heart health, as part of the United Nations annual Day of Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022.
Speakers announced for leading built environment event
28 April, 2022Full speaker programs have been announced for Be Summit, DesignBUILD, Total Facilities and Digital Construction Week, ahead of the events' launch in May.
Safety first in regional Victoria as construction booms
22 April, 2022Employers and tradies across regional Victoria have been urged to prioritise safety on construction sites, as the sector faces increasing demands.
Impacts of rising temperatures on outdoor worker safety
20 April, 2022Research from Charles Sturt University has investigated how the changing climate is impacting people's ability to work outdoors.
Online resources to support young worker safety
20 April, 2022Employers and workers have been encouraged to access the Young Worker eToolkit released by SafeWork NSW, featuring information to support young worker safety.
SWA fact sheet outlines WHS duties in a contractual chain
20 April, 2022Safe Work Australia has published a fact sheet to help PCBUs within a contractual chain uphold their WHS obligations and consult with other PCBUs with whom they share a duty.
Embracing technology trends to enhance workplace health and safety
19 April, 2022With COVID-19 restrictions easing, New Zealand businesses have been encouraged to implement software that will protect people, mitigate risk and meet WHS obligations.
Boosting workplace safety with digital risk management
12 April, 2022 by Trishan Khan – Business Development Manager at Pervidi | Supplied by: PervidiDigital risk management enables inspectors and managers to simplify the audit trail and update safety inspections in line with industry regulations.
Partnership to improve mental health across transport industry
12 April, 2022Pickles has entered into a Corporate Charity Partnership with Healthy Heads Trucks & Sheds to improve the mental health of workers across the road transport industry.
