The team from Safety Australia Group recently had the opportunity to spend the day at the Exodus Foundation in Ashfield.
Deemed Diseases in Australia
Safe Work Australia undertook a project to develop an up-to-date Australian List of Deemed Diseases, based on the latest scientific evidence.
This report reviews the causal link between diseases and occupational exposures for use by Australian jurisdictions considering a revision to the deemed diseases list in their workers’ compensation legislation.
$1.2 billion increase for Australian Employers
The cost of work-related injury and disease to workers, their employers and the community for the 2012–13 financial year data is estimated to be $61.8 billion, representing 4.1 per cent of GDP for the same period.
Certainty and Fairness for Injured Workers
The NSW Government will make a new regulation to enable injured workers in NSW, who made a claim for lump sum compensation before 19 June 2012, to make one further claim if their condition significantly deteriorates.
Inspection program looks at commercial cleaners
WorkSafe WA is conducting a proactive inspection program looking at the safety of commercial cleaners.
The program will focus on cleaners working in a range of areas, including cleaners in shopping centres and carpet cleaners.
1 Billion Dollar Reform Package
NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet announced a $1 billion workers compensation reform package in a win for injured workers, employees and business across the State.
“We are creating a fairer system. A system that is a financially sustainable now and into the future. A system that places the injured workers and businesses at the centre of decision making,” Mr Perrottet said.
WorkSafe looks at noise in manufacturing workplaces
WorkSafe will soon begin an inspection program looking at noise levels in manufacturing workplaces.
The program will continue throughout the 2015/16 financial year in workplaces carrying out manufacturing activities in metropolitan and regional areas of the State.
Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces
A recent report released by Safe Work Australia shows that work pressure was the leading cause of mental stress claims over 2011-2012, closely followed by Work related harassment and/or workplace bullying.
This report is the second annual national statement issued by Safe Work Australia to identify emerging trends in psychosocial health and safety and bullying in Australian workplaces.
Good work design handbook
Safe Work Australia has launched a new handbook to help businesses meet their obligations under the work health and safety laws, reduce worker injury rates, and improve their productivity and bottom line.
WHS awareness in the workplace
How aware workers are of factors in their workplace that may impact work health and safety has been identified as an area of interest in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 under the action area of Leadership and culture.
Safe Work Australia have released a research report which provides some insight into the extent to which Australian employers and workers are consciously aware of health and safety in their workplace and actively try to manage risks.
