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 […]
Working as an arborist or in tree work is a dangerous profession with multiple hazards including falls from heights, being struck by falling trees or objects and working around power lines. Other dangers come from dangerous equipment, musculoskeletal injuries, noise and sun exposure, dehydration, fatigue and stinging trees, bugs and animals, Given the dangerous nature […]
“Generation Safe and Healthy” is the Australian theme for the April 28, 2018 “World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day”. The focus of the day is to “highlight the importance of improving safety and healthy for young workers and our generations to come” according to Safe Work Australia. As part […]
Poor working conditions and long hours cause worker burnout which increases the risk of serious injury by 19 per cent and reduces productivity and job satisfaction. While there is no official definition of worker burnout, it can affect all types of workers and businesses should take time to understand the causes, symptoms, and risks, as […]
Neuroscience and understanding how brain development influences behaviour patterns and decision making processes is playing an increasing role in safety management. According to Vanessa Elliot, psychologist and former managing director of safety psychology specialists, Soteris, if we understand how the brain influences our actions then we can lead people to lower risk actions. Writing in […]
Workers in their first month on the job are three times more likely to suffer an injury than those with over a year’s experience according to 2012 Canadian research. Furthermore, the UK Government says workers who are in their first six months at a new job are as likely to suffer an injury in those […]
A sole proprietor in New Zealand has been fined $108,500 for a breach of workplace safety that resulted in a “completely avoidable” incident which caused serious injuries to a passerby. According to the NZ Herald, tree care business Stumpmaster Limited was cutting down a palm tree when a woman was struck by the falling tree. […]
Eighty one per cent of small businesses are struggling to understand their workplace health and safety (WHS) obligations, according to research released in November 2017. The Employsure Workplace Safety Index – conducted by Galaxy Research in August 2017 – found that the greatest challenges for small businesses are the complex and constantly changing rules and […]
