Gig economy worker conditions under review
27 September, 2018Widespread claims of workers being underpaid and poorly treated in the gig economy have prompted an inquiry by the Victorian Government.
Improving facilities management safety practices
27 September, 2018 | Supplied by: SodexoA new series of international standards, including ISO 45001 certification, is being adopted to transform safety and facilities management practices.
Tackling arthritis risks for tradies
27 September, 2018Due to the physically demanding nature of their work, tradies are particularly susceptible to developing arthritis.
New ambassador for Health and Safety month
26 September, 2018Australian basketballer Lauren Jackson has signed on as an ambassador for WorkSafe Victoria's Health and Safety Month this October.
How to improve safety in civil construction
26 September, 2018Fostering individual accountability through a human-centred safety system fundamentally improves on the standard, process-based safety approach.
WHS awards recognise innovative safety solutions
24 September, 2018A wide range of innovative safety solutions has been recognised at the 2018 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.
Meercat RiskView Enterprise risk and control assurance software
19 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Meercat Pty LtdMeercat RiskView Enterprise is cloud-based risk and control assurance software.
Funding on offer for WHS projects
18 September, 2018Safe Work Australia is offering both workplaces and individuals an opportunity to bid for funding to help projects that improve workplace health and safety.
Crane safety checks continue after worker death
17 September, 2018Safety checks on more than 60 Raimondi cranes are being verified by WorkSafe Victoria, following a tragic incident at Box Hill on 6 September.
Protecting employees from mental injury in the workplace
17 September, 2018 by Amy SteedWork-related stress is known to have a significant impact on the mental health of workers, in some cases leading to psychological injury.
More mental health support for Vic emergency workers
14 September, 2018If re-elected, the Labor Victorian Government will provide emergency workers with provisional acceptance payments for mental health injuries.
Six ways to keep buildings and workers safe from fire
14 September, 2018 | Supplied by: WormaldFire poses a serious risk to the safety and welfare of building occupants, as well as having the potential to have a devastating effect on businesses.
Civil construction event to launch in Sydney
13 September, 2018Safety will be under discussion at a new civil construction equipment event being held in Sydney in November.
Trucking industry safety summit tackles key issues
12 September, 2018Attendees at this year's Supply Chain Safety & Compliance Summit have identified key issues that need to be addressed in the trucking industry.
Rail construction worker hospitalised after 8 m fall
12 September, 2018A bricklayer has been injured after he allegedly fell eight metres through an unprotected hole at the construction site for the Castle Hill railway station in Sydney.
