Tag: Employee Safety

Re-opening after lockdown may sound simple, but re-opening safely requires careful planning.

A recent workplace fatality has sparked major concerns over the health and safety management systems in high-risk work environments.

Some industries, like construction and mining, have higher injury rates than others. However, even working in an office doesn’t guarantee an accident-free career. Here is some advice on how to avoid the most common workplace injuries: Back Pain and Body Strains Staying in one position for hours at a time, incorrectly carrying heavy loads, or […]

The transport and storage industry is the most dangerous industry to work in, according to a new list of Australia’s most dangerous jobs.

Health and safety is paramount in every industry, but when it comes to construction, resources, manufacturing, and agriculture, finding the right equipment to keep employees safe can be difficult.

Each year there are more than 600,000 road crashes, 200,000 reported injuries and 1,300 people killed. So, for any business with mobile workers, getting drivers home safely each day is a primary goal.

From flight delays and accommodation mix-ups, to civil unrest, disease and natural disasters, business travel involves exposure to a certain element of risk, and this risk must be managed by employers. Here’s how.

Important new Workplace Health and Safety Laws commenced around Australia on 1 January 2012, and now almost six months on, businesses should take another look at the legislation and ensure they’re complying or risk fines of up to $3 million.

Over three-quarters of a million Australian workers are now working from home at least two days each week and this number is continuing to grow. New legislative requirements mean you need to make sure they’re safe, more than ever.

Approximately 90 percent of local employees are working in unsafe environments, despite the fact employers have an obligation to provide a safe working environment whether at home or in the office.