Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has welcomed the release of a report that shows the state’s mine safety record is continuing to improve, with fatal injuries dropping from three in the 2010-11 period to one in the 2011-12 year.
Survey shows archaic mental health views
A survey of attitudes towards mental health issues has revealed some startling results, showing that many Australians still hold stigmatising attitudes towards people with depression.
Unhappiness at work leading to spike in mental health claims
The feeling of dreading coming to work and the stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the driving factors for the increasing number of mental health claims, according to new findings released by Comcare.
ATSB to conduct rail investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has announced it will be conducting full investigations of all passenger and freight rail networks from January next year.
Businesses buried in red tape finds ACCI survey
A new survey released by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has found that companies pay an average of $10,00 a year and five hours per week in dealing with unnecessary quantities of red tape.
Compensated injury levels down, but more to be done finds report
Compensated injury fatalities are continuing to decrease, but more must be done to ensure the nation’s workplaces are the safest they can possibly be, according to a new report released by Safe Work Australia.
Defer harmonisation urges Business SA
Corporate lobby group Business SA has announced it has called on the State Government to defer the South Australian Work Health and Safety Bill 2011, saying more time must be taken to ensure that the state has ‘appropriate and workable’ legislation.
WA announces Safety Awards finalists
The Western Australian Government has announced the finalists for the Work Safety Western Australia 2012 Awards.
Worksafe vacancies a risk to everybody warn Greens
The Western Australian Greens have warned of an increase of workplace accidents if the number of inspectors at Worksafe WA is not urgently addressed.
Resources workers oblivious to hazards
New workers entering the resources industry are dangerously unaware of the majority of hazards that surround them, according to new research published by Edith Cowan University (ECU).
Injury prevention summit registrations open
The Injury Control Council of Western Australia (ICCWA) has announced registrations for its annual Injury Prevention Summit are now open.
Most households treading financial water
Casual workers are significantly more likely to experience financial stress, struggle to save and experience difficulty renting or purchasing a property according to a new report released by ME Bank.
NSW announces free legal service for injury dispute
The New South Wales Government has announced the establishment of a new legal service that will provide a free and independent process to resolve disputes between injured workers and insurers.
NSW rolls out return to work changes
The New South Wales Government has rolled out new measures aimed at improving return to work outcomes for workers and employers following reforms to the State’s Workers Compensation Scheme.
Work-life balance worsening finds report
The University of South Australia has published the 2012 edition of the annual Australian and Life Index, concluding that work-life balance for most Australians have not improved over the past five years.
Baby boomer obesity a looming crisis
An urgent rethink about on strategies to reduce obesity in the baby boomer generation is urgently needed, according to a new report released by the University of Adelaide.
Cash in hand rort spreading
A survey of over 1,000 workers has found that one-in-four young workers are being paid cash in hand, leaving them unable to access their legal entitlements such as penalty rates, sick leave, superannuation and other conditions.
MSAC seeking public feedback
The New South Wales Mine Safety Advisory Council has outlined its strategic actions to 2017 Actions for a world-leading Work Health and Safety to 2017 plan, with State Minister for Resources and Energy calling for public comment.
NSW to offer free fall webinar
WorkCover NSW has announced it will conduct a free webinar to help businesses and workers prevent small falls in the workplace.
Tasmania to bolster anti-bullying laws
The Tasmanian Government has outlined amendments that seek to strengthen the Anti-Discrimination Act in a bid to further protect victims of bullying.
Best of the best recognised by Comcare award
Outstanding occupational health and safety initiatives have been reconised at the inaugural 2012 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.