As we come to the end of Safe Work Month 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on how the landscape of workplace safety has transformed over the past few decades. One of the key topics discussed at several forums this year was Emerging Safety Technology, which highlighted the integration of technology into safety strategies…
National Return to Work Strategy – Mid-Term Review
As we approach the halfway mark of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030, Safe Work Australia (SWA) is calling for feedback to help shape the future for return to work outcomes. Launched in January 2020, this 10-year Strategy aims to enhance return to work (RTW) outcomes for workers who have experienced a work-related injury…
Rising Tide of Workplace Violence and Aggression in Australia: Insights from Safe Work Australia’s Latest Report
Workplace and work-related violence and aggression have become significant concerns across Australia, according to the latest report from Safe Work Australia, Workplace and work-related violence and aggression in Australia. As the nature of work evolves and stressors intensify, this issue has seen a sharp rise over the last five years. The report highlights key data,…