In 2014–15, automotive electricians and mechanics made 1,760 serious workers’ compensation claims, involving at least one week away from work. The median work time lost was four working weeks and the median compensation paid was $10,300, according to SafeWork Australia. With safety risks in an automotive workshop covering many different areas, including hazardous manual tasks, […]
Nearly two-thirds of Australian adults are overweight or obese, with the consequences of this being felt in workplace productivity, lost time injury (LTI) and cost. According to the 2014–15 National Health Survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25–29.99, classified as overweight but not obese, accounted […]
Many industrial businesses are not taking asbestos seriously, with more than 20 per cent of tradespeople saying they desire better asbestos training. November 2018-released research* and a survey of 1013 people (401 tradespeople) by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) found that only 37 per cent of tradespeople received formal training on how asbestos […]
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 […]
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 63 people died from non-intentional injury on farms. Tractors, machinery and quad bikes were reportedly responsible for the most deaths. Other risks include […]
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? […]
