The 2016-17 financial year saw 106,260 serious workers’ compensation claims requiring one or more weeks off work – equivalent to 291 injuries every day. According to a 2018 report by Safe Work Australia (SWA), Key WHS statistics Australia 2018, labourers were most likely to make serious injury claims – making up 25% of the total […]
Every day close to 5000 people in South Australia’s safety-sensitive industries go to work with methamphetamines in their system, and that number is on the rise. The findings come from a August 2018 report by Business SA titled The Ice Age referencing data compiled by drug-testing agency, SafeWork Laboratories showing that meth use is increasing. […]
One of the world’s most accomplished BASE jumpers and wingsuiters, Australian Chris “Douggs” McDougall is increasingly being engaged by high risk workplaces to drive a safe culture among workers. With some 4000 BASE jumps and 7200 skydives to his name, Douggs has – for over 20 years – been successfully and safely competing in what […]
July 16-22, 2018 is National Farm Safety Week, raising awareness of the dangers of the agricultural industry and working to reduce workplace casualties. The agriculture industry has one of the highest rates of workplace death and injury in Australia. Research from The University of Sydney found that between January 1 and December 31, 2016, approximately […]
Vital aspects of crane safety include effective communication and emergency planning while cranes should be used only on stable ground and in safe weather conditions. Crane safety is as much about preparation as execution. Preparing for crane operation includes understanding the undertaking, choosing the appropriate vehicle, and hiring an experienced operator. What constitutes a crane? […]
Winter and the cold, wet and windy weather it brings presents numerous hazards and can increase workplace risks. It’s important for businesses to have a proactive approach to managing winter-related risks, implementing controls and strategies for keeping workers safe. We outline some key hazards below along with possible control measures. Cold Hands: Working in cold […]
The first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OHS) was published 12 March 2018 and sets the minimum standard of practice to protect employees worldwide. Five years in the making, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use was published with an approval rating of 93 per cent. It […]
The exact procedures to follow in the event of a workplace accident or near miss vary slightly from state to state. This article outlines the procedure NSW and provides details on specific states by way of links at the bottom of this article. A workplace injury can have a significant impact on your business and […]
