Safety News February 2024

 

February 2024

Issue 46

 


Baby Boomers to Gen Z: Are we seeing a shift in safety attitude?

Sadly, workers over the age of 45 account for almost two thirds of workplace fatalities in 2022. Younger workers aged under 25 had the lowest fatality rate. Is this a cultural shift in safety attitudes of young workers vs ‘Baby Boomers’ and ‘Gen X’ workers?

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What are the WHS implications of the “right to disconnect”

Workers will be able to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employer as part of a new law which grants them the “right to disconnect” from work outside of normal working hours, unless the refusal is unreasonable.

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What makes a great leader in 2024

A great leader embodies a combination of qualities, skills, and characteristics that enable them to effectively lead, empower and inspire others. This is certainly not new and has been the case for many years, so what has changed?

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Why corporate boards need members with WHS expertise

Corporate boards must include at least one director with “some real health and safety knowledge” because they frequently make decisions with significant WHS implications, according to University of NSW Emeritus Professor of Management, Michael Quinlan.

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Safe Work Month 2024

Do you have a great campaign idea for National Safe Work Month 2024? Safe Work Australia are seeking feedback on WHS topics to create an impactful campaign.

Have your say by completing the survey before 11 March 2024.

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