Lack of sleep costs the economy billions
08 December, 2016A new report shows that sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, costing the economy billions.
Reducing workplace injuries and fatigue this festive season
07 December, 2016Increased workloads in the busy lead-up to Christmas can lead to fatigue and injury, making it important for employers to prioritise safety during the festive season.
icare program promotes healthy workers
06 December, 2016The Get Healthy at Work program enables public sector employees to receive free, confidential face-to-face health checks, as well as access to workplace health programs and other lifestyle advice.
Stevedoring safety promoted by new code
06 December, 2016A code of practice has been published by Safe Work Australia to assist in risk management for stevedoring.
New premium WHS event called SAFETYconnect 2017
01 December, 2016Just weeks after announcing a new publishing partnership, leading safety industry body the NSCA Foundation and B2B specialist media and events company Westwick-Farrow Media announce the launch of an exciting new safety industry event.
Improving fitness reduces work stress, study finds
29 November, 2016People with a high level of fitness are less likely to exhibit health warnings associated with work stress, a study published in US journal 'Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise' has found.
Genetic cause for shift work fatigue discovered
28 November, 2016Some people adapt easily to shift work, but not everyone can handle constant disruptions to their daily rhythm. Researchers have now found that a melatonin receptor gene influences tolerance to shift work.
WorkSafe NZ develops 'Around the Block' safety tool
25 November, 2016A new online tool has been developed by WorkSafe New Zealand, designed to assist businesses with managing their workplace health and safety risks.
MetOcean Solutions improves amphibious operation safety for defence
25 November, 2016MetOcean Solutions has been recognised by NZ Defence for its SurfZoneView software, which is designed to assist defence personnel in making amphibious landings by modelling and visualising surf conditions.
Asbestos Awareness Week champions prevention over a cure
24 November, 2016With approximately 14 Australians continuing to die every week from asbestos-related diseases, experts are warning people during Asbestos Awareness Week to take care and prevent their exposure to the potentially deadly material.
New international standard promotes workplace health and safety
24 November, 2016 by Amy SteedWith the International Labour Organization estimating around 2.3 million workplace deaths worldwide every year, a new international standard for occupational health and safety is currently under construction.
Safe Work Australia reveals mental health costs for employers
23 November, 2016New reports about workplace bullying and harassment by Safe Work Australia have revealed that bullying may be on the rise, as well as the cost of mental health issues for employers.
WorkSafe Victoria zeros in on demolition site safety
23 November, 2016Substandard demolition work is being targeted by WorkSafe Victoria as it embarks on a month-long blitz around the state.
What is the most important reason for staying safe at work?
22 November, 2016With workers more likely to be killed or injured in November and December than at any other time of year, WorkSafe Victoria is running an important campaign.
UOW flips WHS learning on its head
21 November, 2016 | Supplied by: University of WollongongThe University of Wollongong has recently revised its Work Health and Safety courses to offer students greater flexibility through a 'flipped classroom' approach.
