October 2024
Issue 48
Technology and Workplace Safety – Balancing Innovation and Humanity
During Safe Work Month 2024, the intersection of technology and worker protection was under the spotlight. This article explores how innovative technologies can collaborate with human oversight to create safer workplaces.
Australian workers continue to experience high rates of illness and injury
The latest statistics from Safe Work Australia reveal a sobering picture of workplace health and safety in the country, highlighting persistent challenges that workers face. 200 Australian workers tragically lost their lives due to work-related injuries in 2023, a slight increase from the 195 fatalities reported in 2022.
The Vital Role of Safety Committees in Australian Workplaces
Health & Safety Committees (HSCs) are essential for fostering a proactive safety culture and collaboration between employers and employees to address workplace risks. With national statistics highlighting ongoing safety challenges, active HSCs play a critical role in reducing incidents and ensuring safer work environments.
Rising Tide of Workplace Violence and Aggression in Australia
Workplace violence and aggression have become pressing concerns in Australia, with a sharp rise in incidents over the past five years, as highlighted in Safe Work Australia’s latest report. As stressors in the workplace intensify, employers must adopt proactive measures to protect workers, especially in high-risk industries.
Help shape the future of RTW outcomes
As we approach the five-year mark of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030, Safe Work Australia is calling for your input to help shape the future of return to work (RTW) outcomes for injured workers. Now is the time to identify where we can make an even greater impact in the next five years. Have your say before 29 November 2024.
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