Productivity losses associated with low levels of management commitment to psychological health and safety in Australian workplaces comes at an estimated cost to employers of $6 billion a year. A… read more →
With the temperature reaching mid 40’s around Australia this summer WorkSafe NSW are again reminding organisations to ensure workers are working safely. Working in the heat safety tips: Provide access… read more →
Medical Research is so important to all of us. We are especially fortunate in Sydney to have the Garvan Institute, Victor Chang and St Vincent’s based in Darlinghurst. The Garvan… read more →
Libby Trickett is the Queensland Mental Health Ambassador. Libby is the bright bubbly Olympic Gold medal winner that has achieved so much. Listening to her talk about her mental health… read more →
Many of us are taking advantage of the quiet time over the Christmas period to plan the safety program for the next 6 months. For those that are reviewing the… read more →
The Emergency+ app An injured woman was rescued from the Porongurup National Park with the help of an Australian-designed emergency smartphone app. The Emergency+ app was launched in late 2013… read more →
Perth Hospital construction site went into lockdown in July after asbestos was found in Chinese roof panels. The Chinese manufacturing firm had also provided asbestos-ridden gaskets to a high-rise construction project… read more →
A whistle-blower of a Far North trucking company that faced dozens of fatigue management charges is suing the company for almost $690,000 in damages. He is claiming he suffered injuries,… read more →
Under the model WHS Regulations, high risk work activities require a high risk work licence. While a high risk work licence allows individuals to perform high risk work anywhere in… read more →
WorkSafe WA is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues relating to mobile plant and the movement of mobile plant in retail and transport workplaces. The inspection… read more →
Workplace authorities will investigate concerns about mould at the Royal Hobart Hospital, which construction workers say has affected their health. Workers at the hospital have been putting together a demountable… read more →
Charges have been laid against the operators of a North Geelong KFC and will be listed for mention at the Magistrates Court in May. A 16 year old teenager sustained… read more →
