ABC Commercial partners with Optus for retail employee wellbeing
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABC CommercialABC Commercial has announced a new partnership with Optus to deliver a team-based resilience program trial in 162 Optus stores across the country, with more than 1300 employees set to participate.
Innovative toilet, self-closing doors among WorkSafe Awards finalists
30 September, 2016There are 28 finalists for the 2016 WorkSafe Awards, with innovations including a body sling for deceased obese patients, a safe toilet and a motorised ramp with self-closing doors.
App to ensure staff compliance at childcare business
29 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CareMonkey Pty LtdTeam Holiday uses the CareMonkey system to streamline onboarding and ensure their 500+ staff have all the qualifications required to provide the important, and compliant, duty of care for the 65,000 children enrolled in its program.
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to look out for young workers
22 September, 2016Young workers are the most vulnerable to workplace injuries, particularly in the construction, retail, manufacturing and hospitality industries, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
'Always on' culture can cause burnout
22 September, 2016Employer expectations that emails will be monitored and responded to during non-work hours are the main reason employees are unable to disconnect from the workplace, new research finds.
Businesses urged to promote National Safe Work Month
22 September, 2016The chair of Safe Work Australia has called on business leaders to set an example for their teams by getting involved with National Safe Work Month.
Workplace chemical evaluation undertaken by Safe Work Australia
21 September, 2016Safe Work Australia will oversee an evaluation of more than 600 chemicals to minimise the risk of adverse health effects on workers.
DHL wins 2016 Fleet Safety Award
16 September, 2016DHL Supply Chain's onboard vehicle monitoring and safe driver reward program initiatives have seen it named the winner of the 2016 AFMA Fleet Safety Award.
Report reveals highest industry fatality rate
16 September, 2016A Safe Work Australia report has shown that the fatality rate in the agricultural industry is significantly higher than the all-industry average.
Five warning signs of employee fatigue
15 September, 2016 | Supplied by: WFS AustraliaFatigued employees are a risk in the workplace. They can be underproductive and even dangerous in critical situations.
Campbell's Soup awarded for zero lost time injuries
15 September, 2016The first Soft Tissue Centre Gold Star Award for employee health and wellness has been won by Campbell's Soup Australia, for its zero lost time injuries over a period of three years.
Prestigious road safety award won by driver fatigue expert
12 September, 2016The Australasian College of Road Safety 2016 College Fellowship award was presented during a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House.
Safe Work Australia investigates MSDs and shift worker injuries
12 September, 2016Two publications about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries have been released by Safe Work Australia.
SIRA reveals updated workers compensation regulation
07 September, 2016According to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), an updated workers compensation regulation in NSW is designed to accurately reflect recent legislative change and reforms.
Victorian WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador named
07 September, 2016WorkSafe Victoria has named a former Geelong football captain as its WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador.
