[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The amount organisations are spending on compliance has been consistently going up for two decades, however, the amount of extra safety they are getting in return “has not been going up at all”, according to the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University.
The second Australian Workplace Psychological Safety Survey, surveyed 1,093 Australian employees and found that just under a quarter (23%) do not currently do any activities to connect them with colleagues. One of the biggest barriers found was not having time due to workload. Workplace mental wellness expert and R U OK? Board Member Graeme Cowan…
It may be only a matter of time before industrial manslaughter offences are introduced right around Australia, with a number of states and territories already introducing industrial manslaughter laws and a number of others looking to enact similar legislation, according to Clyde & Co.
An infographic summary of key findings from the Comparative performance monitoring report 20th edition–Part 1 analyses trends in work health and safety and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand. The report facilitates the improvement of work health and safety, workers’ compensation and related service outcomes in Australia and New Zealand by: monitoring…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The review of the model WHS laws is now complete and the report is available on the Safe Work Australia website. The review report makes 34 recommendations designed to enhance the WHS framework. Key recommendations relate to the model WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice, including making regulations on psychological health, higher penalties and…
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…
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.
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