Safe Work Australia has released its first report on work-related mental stress and its associated costs based on an analysis of Australian workers’ compensation claims data from 2008-09 to 2010-11.
Workers’ compensation claims for mental stress
Farms – not as safe as you think
While only 3 percent of workers are employed in the agriculture sector, on average 44 farm workers are killed each year and another 17 400 suffer a work-related injury.
Are our Shipping Containers Safe?
The equivalent of approximately seven million 20 foot containers (measured as 20 foot equivalent units; TEU) pass through Australian ports annually (Ports Australia 2012). Since many shipping containers are fumigated for biosecurity reasons and sealed during transit for an extended period, people opening, inspecting, unloading, or handling contents may be exposed to residual fumigants.
Workplace Bullying – Who is to Blame or Team Effort to Fix?
Workplace bullying has gained increased attention in the media recently with the announcement that workplace bullies could face fines of up to $33,000 under a Gillard government push to allow victims to complain directly to a national body rather than state health and safety authorities. Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten said the plan would allow…
Addressing Workplace Bullying & Harassment
Sydney Safety Consultants urging employers to address workplace bullying and harassment before stress related illness becomes the leading cause of the global disease burden.
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Creating a Positive, Balanced Team Emotional Intelligence, also called EI, put simply determines your self-awareness and your people skills. EI is partly the ability to recognise and control your own emotions, and understand what those emotions are telling you. EI also means that you can recognise the emotional wants and needs of others and respond…
Safety Australia Group