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Boost to mental health support for SA emergency services

28 July, 2023

The South Australian Government has invested $1.9 million to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support for emergency services volunteers, staff and their families.


Preventing psychological harm in the construction industry

26 July, 2023 | Supplied by: University of South Australia

Construction workers under significant pressure are reporting psychological distress and suicidal thoughts, according to a study by UniSA.


More apprentices, tradies seeking mental health support

20 July, 2023

TIACS, an Australian mental health counselling service, has reported a rise in the numbers of apprentices reaching out to the service for mental health support.


Mastering workplace safety: the power of WHS software

17 July, 2023 by Dr Manuel Seidel, Founder & CEO, ecoPortal | Supplied by: ecoPortal

WHS software enables companies to move from a net-zero, compliance-based focus to a synergistic, organisation-wide transformation in culture.


Mining industry summit to promote cultural change across sector

07 July, 2023

A mining industry summit will take place on 1 August 2023, highlighting the state government's commitment to eliminating inappropriate behaviour in WA mining workplaces.


AWS White Paper: the effectiveness of welding fume product controls

06 July, 2023 | Supplied by: AWS Pty Ltd

AWS has released a White Paper based on the results of a scientific study that compares the effectiveness of different welding fume product control methods.


Innovative immersion therapy to be provided across Australia

06 July, 2023

Innovative immersion therapy provider Determined2 has partnered with Belgravia Leisure to spread the service across Australia and New Zealand.


Psychosocial harm at work on the rise

26 June, 2023 by Amy Steed

More than two-thirds of workers have experienced bullying at work in the past year, according to a NSW Government survey.


Program released for Smart Manufacturing Expo 2023

23 June, 2023

The Modern Manufacturing Expo has launched the program for the Smart Manufacturing Expo, which will return to Sydney on 20 September 2023.


Survey: LGBTQ+ staff lack resources for safe work travel

23 June, 2023

A global survey of business travellers has found that fewer than 10% of employees are offered LGBTQ+ safety information before embarking on a work trip.


Using AI adaptive learning to reduce worksite risks

21 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Area9 Lyceum

Organisations across a range of sectors and environments are now leveraging AI adaptive learning to address knowledge gaps and improve safety.


Worker fined $75,000 for workers compensation fraud

13 June, 2023

A man who continued to work as a cleaner and an escort while receiving workers compensation payments has been ordered to repay almost $75,000.


ACT workers reminded to complete silica training

02 June, 2023

WorkSafe ACT has reminded PCBUs to ensure that all workers who may be exposed to silica dust as part of their work have completed training about crystalline silica before 1 July 2023.


Heart and Brain Works psychosocial hazard audits

01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Heart and Brain Works

Heart and Brain Works offers psychosocial hazard audits that use quantitative and qualitative data to help clients understand the root causes of hazards.


Partnership to deliver safer, more efficient drone flights

31 May, 2023

Drone management software provider Unleash live has partnered with UTM solutions provider AstraUTM to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations.


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