December 2017 Issue 28 Standing too much at work can double your risk of heart disease While office workers often worry they sit too long while on the job, research suggests standing at work increases the risk of heart disease. There’s been a lot of interest in the harmful effects of prolonged sitting at Read More …
May 2017 Issue 26 Measuring and reporting on work health and safety Poor WHS outcomes can have a detrimental impact on individuals and their families, on the financial, interpersonal and reputational health of a business and, potentially, on the wider community. Safe Work Australia have released a research report that explores processes for gathering and communicating Read More …
February 2017 Issue 25 Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces Safe Work Australia have released the third annual national statement to identify emerging trends in psychosocial health and safety and bullying in Australian workplaces. 30% of mental stress claims are caused by work pressure and the public order and safety services industries Read More …
November 2016 Issue 24 Are you Ready for GHS? The Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) will become mandatory under the model work health and safety laws from 1 January 2017. If you work with hazardous chemicals, it’s important you ensure safe systems of work are in place to manage the risks associated with Read More …
July 2016 Issue 23 New Chemical Database Supporting GHS Safe Work Australia has published a new chemicals database to make it easier for manufacturers, importers, suppliers and end-users of chemicals to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) provides information on Read More …
April 2016 Issue 22 New WorkSafe QLD films WorkSafe QLD have released several new short films which are designed to raise awareness of safety and return to work issues. Jason’s story takes a confronting, very honest look into the heartache of losing a son and a mate to a preventable workplace incident. Anthony’s Read More …
Issue 21 November 2015 Be safe. Be healthy. Because….Work Health and Safety doesn’t end in October. While National Safe Work Month for 2015 has come to an end, Safe Work Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter is urging individuals and workplaces to continue to keep work health and safety top of mind throughout Read More …
Issue 20August 2015 Safe Work Australia has published four new research reports to help inform the development of Australian work health and safety policy and practice. The reports describe the awareness of work health and safety among Australian employers and workers, indicate how employers and workers Read More …
Issue 19 May 2015 Amendments have been made to the following Model Codes of Practice, which were revised and republished in March 2015: Demolition Work; Excavation Work; First Aid in the Workplace; Spray Painting and Powder Coating; Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals; Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace; and Managing the Risk Read More …