A company director on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has been sentenced to a year in prison and his company fined $1 million in the state’s first category 1 prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The category 1 charge of reckless conduct related to a 2014 fatality when 62-year-old roofer Whareheepa Te Amo fell…
You may be an officer and have an important duty under WHS laws. Safe Work Australia has released guidance material to help small business owners or operators understand their role as officers and their responsibilities under WHS laws. “If you make or influence the significant financial or operational decisions for a business then you may…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work-related mental health conditions take a huge toll on worker health and productivity, with the negative impact felt by individuals themselves, their families, and colleagues. Work pressure, work-related harassment or bullying, and exposure to workplace or occupational violence are all significant causes of work-related mental health issues. Together, they account for 51 per cent…
Congratulations to Coffey Services Australia Ltd. for winning the National Safe Work Month People’s Choice Award. Their winning entry was picked by public vote to receive extra funding for the design of an ergonomic hand auger. Coffey Services Australia are experts in engineering, geotechnical, environmental, testing and project management services. Many workers at Coffey perform…
Learn how to safely identify, position and manage the risks of chemicals in your workplace. “If you store chemicals in your workplace and need information on how to store them safely, this guide is for you,” said Director of Chemicals Policy, Dr Paul Taylor. “We particularly want to help small to medium sized businesses safely…
WorkSafe WA recently issued a safety alert about the serious health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in the stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries.
Thousands of workers around NSW will have better support at work while overcoming mental health challenges thanks to the NSW Government’s Mentally Healthy Workplaces strategy. Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean is launching a new workplace intervention program, a new website with free support and resources, and additional funding to help drought-affected farm workers living…
The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations, has launched National Safe Work Month for 2018, with the theme this year being “A moment is all it takes.” While a safety incident can happen in a moment and in any workplace, a moment’s forethought can prevent harm. Safe Work Australia are encouraging…
Occupational violence and aggression (OVA) is when a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in a situation related to their work. It might come from anywhere – clients, customers, the public or even co-workers. OVA is unacceptable. WorkSafe Victoria have developed a range of resources for employers and employees to help manage occupational violence.
Truck drivers are 13 times more likely to die at work than any other profession while the long hours, social isolation, time pressure and lack of job control also make it one of the unhealthiest jobs, according to the study which based its findings on compensation claims over a 12-year period. The study, conducted by…
