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Safe Work Australia Overview
The former Safe Work Australia Council became known as Safe Work Australia in November last year. It is an independent statutory agency with the job …
Business Values Productivity over Safety
A new survey has found an alarming number of Australian businesses value productivity over safety in the workplace. The survey into business attitudes to safety …
Enhancing Employee Health at Work
Tracey Lloyd of Vireo Health Promotions shares some clever ways to improve workplace health, as well as some links to valuable resources …
Safety Inspections of QLD Mid Tier Businesses
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has announced they will be conducting a safety audit of every medium sized business across the State …
Safety Video – Keep Your Eyes Peeled
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High Court Says No to Constant Supervision
Constant surveillance of employees’ work activities is an impossible and unfair obligation on business owners and employers according to the High Court of Australia …
ACT — Workers Compensation Amendment Bill
In case you weren’t aware the Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 (ACT) proposed to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1951 No. 2 (ACT) …
Building an OHS Induction Program
Workplace Health and Safety Inductions are essential tools for organizations serious about meeting their obligations under workplace laws. Here are some key tips and guidelines …
First Aid Officer Ratios
What is the acceptable ratio of First Aid Officers to Employees?
After scouring workplace safety documents and not found any satisfactory answers, a colleague and WHSO …
Safety Professional Fellowship
International Association of Safety Professionals Launches ANZ Chapter
The Australian and New Zealand Chapter of the International Association of Safety Professionals was launched …
