Digital tools for workers compensation
06 August, 2015 by Laura ValicWorkers compensation procedures can be a burden to both affected workers and businesses, but digital tools are emerging to help navigate through a complicated system.
Safety inspections for Victoria
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaSeveral south-eastern Victorian towns will be the target of safety inspections this month, as WorkSafe Victoria focuses on hazardous and high-risk workplaces.
OHS At Work software subscription
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: 3 Piece Software Pty LtdThe OSH At Work software from At Work Software is now available via a simple annual subscription.
Car technology that sees around corners
05 August, 2015Ford's new camera technology gives a 180° view from the front of a vehicle to help drivers navigate blind junctions and other traffic situations with reduced visibility.
Ready Screen pre-employment screening tool
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Bodycare Workplace SolutionsReady Screen is a pre-employment screening tool that can be used in-house to screen candidates to ensure they are fit and capable for the role at hand.
National Tradies Month during August
04 August, 2015Tradespeople are in the spotlight this month during Tradies National Health Month, a national campaign focusing on the health, safety and positive effects of physiotherapy for workers in a labour-intensive industry.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Crisis Covered workplace incident communication tool
04 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Corrs Chambers WestgarthThe Crisis Covered communication tool developed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a workplace health and safety tool designed to manage legal risks in the event of a workplace incident.
Be aware of overhead power lines
04 August, 2015Equipment operators are being warned by Essential Energy about the dangers of electrical power lines after a series of incidents that occurred across NSW last month.
Construction inspections for WA
03 August, 2015A new program by WorkSafe will focus on safety standards across construction sites in Perth during August.
Risk-taking higher in transport industry: report
03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia has published new research reports, and a key finding to emerge is the level of risk-taking accepted by employers in the transport sector compared to other industries.
Cartel conduct in the construction industry?
31 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC says it is aware of serious allegations and evidence which point to cartel conduct in Canberra's construction industry.
Have your say on the future of explosives regulation
31 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaYou can now comment on the future of explosives regulation in Australia through Safe Work Australia. The comment period is open until 10 September.
Is it safe to work alone?
30 July, 2015 by Joanne Flitcroft*Whether your workers work at your site, within your factory or are out on the road, the obligations to ensure their health, safety and welfare are always present. With lone workers, however, the way in which you fulfil those obligations and the controls and monitoring that is available to you change significantly.
Companies facing charges over workplace accidents
30 July, 2015Two companies may face fines of up to $1.5 million for charges over alleged workplace accidents that injured workers in 2013.
Join Safety Solutions at your industry golf day in September
30 July, 2015Westwick-Farrow Media has joined forces with the Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) for the inaugural Industry Tech Golf Day, to be held at Manly Golf Club on Thursday 3 September.
