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How to Avoid RSI at Work

How to Avoid RSI at Work

Almost one in five office workers suffer from repetitive strain injury (RSI) according to a report by the New York based Institute for Occupational Safety and Health …

Mock Funeral Gives US Lawmakers a Message

Mock Funeral Gives US Lawmakers a Message

A mock funeral procession was recently held in L.A. as part of a “memorial day” rally honoring workers injured or killed in the workplace each year …

WorkSafe ACT Established

WorkSafe ACT Established

The ACT Government announced recently it is overhauling Occupational Health and Safety Regulation through the establishment of a new body called WorkSafe ACT …

QLD Announces WorkCover Premium Increases

QLD Announces WorkCover Premium Increases

Average WorkCover Premiums in Queensland will increase by 13% after June this year as part of a reform package announced by Premier Anna Bligh …

Workers Memorial Day

Workers Memorial Day

Last week thousands gathered at events around Australia to mark Workers Memorial Day and push for a better safety record …

Business Values Productivity over Safety

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

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

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 …

High Court Says No to Constant Supervision

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

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) …