The most valuable part of a tradie’s toolkit is their health and safety. August is Tradies Health Month, and Safe Work Australia are calling on tradies to make their health – and the health of their co-workers – a priority. Safe Work Australia CEO Michelle Baxter said while tradies make up almost one-third (30%) of…
A comprehensive guide to Victoria’s new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 is now available. The guide will help affected employers and other duty holders ensure their compliance with the new regulations when they take effect on 18 June. According to WorkSafe’s Executive Director of Health and Safety, Marnie Williams, the new regulations will lift…
As we head in to the 2017 flu season, now is the time employers should be encouraging workers to get the flu shot with the virus traditionally peaking in the month of August. As at 17 May, there have been a total of 11,021 laboratory confirmed notifications of Influenza in Australia for 2017, with the…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
