Archive for 2012

By Editor on December 20th, 2012

AS/NZ 4801 COMPLIANCE. IS YOUR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UP TO THE TASK?

The Australian and New Zealand standard 4801 specifically outlines an orgnisation’s requirements to meet certain standards in order to comply with their state or territory’s legislation and is the standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). It applies to hazards and risks that an organisation is able to control or have influence on […]

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By Editor on December 16th, 2012

2009 – 2010 OHS Statistics

This infographic based on 2009-2010 statistics highlights the facts and figures of worker incidents as they relate to safety in the workplace. In particular it highlights the following: • There has been a drop in workers compensation claims showing new standards for safety are working. • Transportation, manufacturing and farming/agriculture industries have the highest number […]

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By Editor on December 16th, 2012

Work Safety Infographic

Here is an infographic used by some friends in the United States that sets out in an easy to understand form some inportant information on safety in the workplace. It is another way to get the message across. This infographic explains that in the US: • Because of accidents that cause injuries, absenteeism and lost […]

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By Editor on December 14th, 2012

New Video on Zero Harm

Here is a new video created by Worksafe Queensland to promote zero harm in the workplace. We love the fact so many well respected business leaders have contributed and given their time. This is a great message about the importance of workplace safety and one that we hope others share.

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By Joanne on December 13th, 2012

IS FIFO CAUSING DEPRESSION?

Our good friend Chris Ryan has given us this article on a growing problem amongst fly in fly out workers. A leading national depression organisation has said alongside the resources boom, a hidden social problem has been created and the rate of depression among fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers is getting worse.

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By Editor on December 13th, 2012

Work Related Fatalities Reduce

Work related fatalities in Australia have reduced to the lowest number in eight years. According to a recent results published by Safe Work Australia into work-related traumatic injury fatalities 374 workers died in Australia from a workplace traumatic injury in 2010-2011. A total of 220 of these 374 workers (59 percent) died from injuries incurred at work, 110 […]

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By Editor on December 06th, 2012

Australian Injury Management and Workers Compensation Summit 2013

The Australian Injury Management & Workers Compensation Summit will be held at the Bayview Boulevard Hotel in Sydney from the 4th to the 6th of February 2013. The conference comprehensively covers workplace injury from prevention to workers compensation claims management and return to work strategies. The summit will practically demonstrate the best practice strategies to prevent […]

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By Joanne on December 05th, 2012

YOUR SAFETY OBLIGATIONS AT THE XMAS PARTY – a timely reminder

Christmas is here and it’s a time for celebration. But what are your work safety obligations? For most of us Christmas involves a party or function of some kind where everyone traditionally lets their hair down and has some fun. It is important in this time of fun and frivolity that we do not lose […]

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By Editor on November 24th, 2012

Duty of Care on Rostered Day Off

Does duty of care extend to workers on rostered days off? A recent court judgement in Queensland makes the case that workers on rostered days off are covered if they are injured in the course of their employment.

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By Editor on November 23rd, 2012

Communicating Safety in the Workplace

We all know that effective communication is an important part of ensuring a safe work environment in your organisation. But do we really know if our communication is effective? Is there any feedback? For instance you can put as many safety signs or hazard notices around your workplace as you like, but are people reading […]

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