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 …
NSW Farmers will now receive free quad bike training in a major boost to the safety improvement program aimed at significantly reducing the number of deaths on rural properties across NSW. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean said farmers who complete an approved training course would also receive a free helmet – worth Read More …
The new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (EPS Regulations) will commence in Victoria on 18 June 2017. With the new OHS Regulations 2017 due to commence in June, the compliance codes that align with the regulations are now under review. In consultation with stakeholders, WorkSafe VIC Read More …
According to the latest data released by Safe Work Australia, the rate of serious claims is falling but time lost from work is rising. Males account for 64% of claims with 90% of overall claims due to injury and musculoskeletal disorders. The Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2014-15 report provides detailed workers’ compensation statistics, including preliminary claim Read More …
WHS reporting needs to provide relevant, robust and timely information to inform decisions that influence ongoing business performance. 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.
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 …
Free safety advice for Victorian Businesses Safety Australia Group are proud participants in the WorkSafe Victoria OHS Essentials Program. This is a free consultation service delivered by an independent occupational health and safety (OHS) consultant who will come to your workplace, help you identify hazards and provide a practical safety action plan. It’s a great opportunity Read More …
Industry safety guides are a proven, solid approach to attracting the attention of workers, educating and motivating them to meet higher standards in the workplace and when working within the community. Organisations can get access to a free wall mounted safety guide for their specific industry thanks to Pro-Visual Publishing and their industry sponsors. Yours Read More …
The results from the National Return to Work Survey undertaken in April 2016 has been released by Safe Work Australia who have published two national Return to Work Survey reports. The reports compare the return to work experience and outcomes of injured workers of premium payers and self-insurers against a number of variables, including returning to Read More …
Safe Work Australia have released the third annual national statement to identify emerging trends in psychosocial health and safety and bullying in Australian workplaces. A typical mental stress or harassment / bullying claim shows that a person will typically take 9.4 weeks off work costing around $18-22k. 30% of mental stress claims are caused by work Read More …