Young workers, usually aged between 15 to 24 years old, have been identified as one of four groups most at risk of getting injured in the workplace1. Research have shown that an alarming 20% of all workplace injuries are sustained by young Australian construction workers below the age of 252. Concerningly in NSW alone, more […]
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) law ensures everyone who works with heavy vehicles – from the business that employs the driver to the place where goods are delivered – is accountable for safety. What is the Chain of Responsibility Law? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s regulator for heavy vehicles over 4.5 […]
Many business owners are unclear about their Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities when it comes to hiring contractors to perform work in their workplace. There is a common misconception that outsourcing work to a contractor absolves business owners of their WHS responsibilities. This misconception stems from the fact that many contractors work independently from […]
“Having dogs in the office can improve employee mental health, as well as provide a calming influence at work, relieve tension or stress and promote social interaction.” Our changing relationship towards dogs in the workplace In the past the presence of dogs in the office were confined to allowing only assistance dogs who support their […]
The Australian food services industry is an integral contributor to the Australian economy, spawning $50.51 billion in 20211. It comprises of cafes, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, bars and other businesses that sells meals, snacks and beverages. The industry experienced a plunge during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic, due to restrictions and forced closing of dine-in services. However […]
“Because teaching can be such a demanding and intensive job, it is important that educators learn how to work safely and practice self-care.” A snapshot of the education and training industry The education and training industry in Australia is a large employing industry involving 1,121,300 workers equating to 8.3% of the total workforce1. Education providers […]
“Any interaction with machinery has the potential to cause injury to a worker.” There is no doubt that technology and the use of machines have significantly impacted the way we do work. A good example is the use of machines in the manufacturing sector where nowadays it is very common to find automated mass assembly […]
Reducing injuries in the Health and Social Care industry was identified as a national priority by Safe Work Australia1. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry, including hospitals, Aged Care, Early Childhood and Disability Support, fulfil an essential role in caring for some of the frailest, most vulnerable members of our society. This industry is […]
Increasing workplace related violence against health workers is a serious concern that must be addressed in the Health and Social Care industry. Workers from the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which includes hospitals, Aged Care and Disability support, fulfil an essential role in caring for some of the frailest, most vulnerable members of our […]
In an industry with rigorous safety regulations, it is startling to discover the existence of a mental health crisis in the construction sector that is upsetting in its severity. Australian construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work1. Every year 190 construction workers take their own lives, which distressingly […]