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Stay hungry, stay humble: SafetyCulture’s Luke Anear on future-proofing his tech company
Although SafetyCulture’s technology has put safety into the hands of workers worldwide, earning it an enviable pool of clients and investors in the process, founder Luke Anear knows he can’t afford to be complacent. For him, the ongoing success of his high-growth tech company will require everyone involved, including himself, to “personally grow to be […]
Five bad HR habits and how to break them
As we head into the last stretch of the year before the holiday period, your HR focus is probably on the end of year festivities; ensuring employees are on their best behaviour from the boardroom to the bar. The new year is a great time to introduce new habits, or break old ones and as […]
Is your SMB prepared for emergency situations?
Failure to implement an emergency action plan in your business could lead to serious injuries and loss of life, plus severe penalties if there is an emergency situation or disaster. Here’s a sobering statistic: work-related injuries and disease cost the Australian economy about US $78 million per year. It’s therefore imperative that you comply with […]
Sudden cardiac arrest in the workplace – what would you do?
Imagine a Monday morning like any other… You walk into the office and make yourself a cup a coffee whilst catching up with your team about the weekend. All of a sudden, you hear the violent sound of a cup smashing and see one of your employees fall to the ground – unconscious, not breathing, with […]
Retail details: Store safety strategies for workers and customers
Being a business owner involves ensuring that the workspace provided for employees is safe at all times. When the business that is owned is some type of retail center, the responsibility for providing safety extends to protecting the consumer. A variety of safety hazards can arise in almost any situation, in ways that may not […]
Unions pushing to make Company Directors liable for workplace death
Company Directors should be fined and/or imprisoned for up to 20 years as a result of workplace death, according to a new call to action from the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
Equipment the key to site safety
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.
WorkCover returns to surplus, premium cuts flagged
An estimated 200,000 employers across New South Wales are set to benefit from a cut to WorkCover premiums, now that the scheme has returned to surplus.
WHS? There’s an app for that
Work Health and Safety legislation can be hard to get your head around – after all, there’s a lot of it, and for good reason.
An anti-cyberbullying policy for the workplace?
Recent study by AVG Technologies has revealed an increase in the misuse of social media in the workplace, leading to cyberbullying and harassment.
Outcome of Federal inquiry into workplace bullying
The Federal Government’s recent report on bullying in the workplace has helped to highlight this serious issue, but what changes will come of it?
No more smoko?
Next month sees the start of plain packaging laws for all tobacco products sold in Australia. From December all tobacco must be sold in plain packets featuring no commercial logos.
6 rules for dealing with workplace accidents
Accidents happen. If one of your employees gets injured, it can have a big impact on your business. Following some simple rules can make all the difference when you have a workers compensation claim.
6 ways to promote a healthy workspace
When you spend 40 hours a week (or more) doing work in a repetitive manner it can become problematic to health, especially the work involves a computer. Here are some basic steps that act as preventative measures against office-induced injuries.
New Workplace Health and Safety Laws – are you compliant?
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.
Six workplace challenges to expect in the new year
The local workplace will be continually redefined over the next 12 months as demographics, legislation and technology continue to evolve, and HR experts warn employers need to be flexible to employee needs.
Avoid a liability hangover from the office Christmas party
Employers should ensure staff have fun at the office Christmas party, but not at the expense of the business’ liability insurance. So here’s some tips for encouraging appropriate behaviour this festive season.
Employers failing to provide safe home working environments
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.
Disasters see OHS and risk management overhaul
Following on from the natural disasters that struck Queensland earlier this year, over 50 percent of businesses now plan to review their OHS and risk management policies.
WorkCover SafeWork Award entries open now
Nominations for the annual WorkCover NSW SafeWork Awards are now open, with entry open to any registered business, organisation, individual or not for profit organisation in NSW.
Misbehaving workers will test new OH&S laws
New laws under the forthcoming national Work Health and Safety Act will be a wake-up call for employers who believe their occupational health and safety policy will sufficiently cover workplace incidents.
Work related injuries fall by almost 20%
The number of people experiencing a work-related injury or illness has declined by almost 20 percent in 2009-10, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Safety dominates the list of Top OHS Issues for 2011
Safety is the number one occupational health, safety (OHS) and risk issue facing Australian organisations as they head into 2011 according to a survey of OHS professionals attending The Sydney Safety Show last month.
Melbourne man wins $1.26 million for workplace foot injury
A Melbourne man who will need to have his foot amputated following a workplace accident was awarded $1.26 million in compensation for his pain and suffering and loss of employment in the Supreme Court of Victoria last week.