Mine fatality report now available
15 March, 2017A report into a fatality at the Ridgeway Mine near Cadia in 2015 has now been released.
Brisbane Breakfast Forum wrap-up
15 March, 2017Thank you to the 117 people who attended the NSCA Foundation Brisbane Breakfast Forum on 1 March at Park Regis North Quay.
Driving a positive safety culture — complimentary e-book
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: SentisFollowing a rigorous two-year research study, safety culture expert Sentis has shared insights gathered from 17 companies across six industries in its e-book 'Driving a Positive Safety Culture'. The company has prepared a brief summary of the e-book that includes five drivers for a positive safety culture.
Where was your first safety role?
15 March, 2017The NSCA Foundation polled work health and safety professionals in the last Safe-T-Bulletin, and via the NSCA website, and received the following result on the question: Where was your first safety role?
Does your contractor management system measure up?
14 March, 2017 by Partner Nicole Fauvrelle and Senior Associate Sam Jackson, Sparke Helmore Lawyers | Supplied by: Sparke Helmore LawyersThe importance of ensuring appropriate safety management systems are in place to manage contractors in the workplace has taken a sharper focus since the introduction of the model work health and safety laws (the model laws). This article discusses the legal framework of contractor management and practical measures that a PCBU can take to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of their workers.
Mentoring for a safer 2017
13 March, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessAdvocacy for doing safety 'differently' is gaining traction in Australia as many organisations strive for continuous improvement, regardless of current performance. How is this shift in thinking shaping safety in 2017?
Worker safety improved at regional service stations
07 March, 2017Small, independently owned service stations in regional NSW will be able to do business more safely and efficiently under a recently launched NSW Government project.
10 costly mistakes guaranteed to increase workers comp premium
02 March, 2017 by Kerry Foster* | Supplied by: Active Occupational Health ServicesIn this article, Kerry Foster, Director of Active Occupational Health Services, shares her opinions on the 10 most costly mistakes that are guaranteed to increase your workers comp premium.
Who would you call first after a serious workplace injury/fatality?
02 March, 2017See the results from the NSCA Foundation Safe-T-Bulletin poll.
Preventing Hazards And Risks In The Transport And Logistics Industry
01 March, 2017Transport & Logistics Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2017/18 – Released
How to do preventive planning for height safety
01 March, 2017 by Blackwoods | Supplied by: BlackwoodsEach year, workplace injuries cost the economy over $60 billion in Australia, according to Work Safe Australia.
Revision of ISO 31000 keeps risk management simple
01 March, 2017The revision of ISO 31000:2009 safety standard has resulted in a move towards clearer and more concise text.
SAFETYconnect 2017 call for conference papers
23 February, 2017The NSCA Foundation program committee is currently inviting abstract submissions for the upcoming SAFETYconnect 2017 conference.
Safe bunkering standard developed
15 February, 2017A new ISO standard has been introduced for the safe bunkering of LNG-fuelled ships.
