It's important for leaders to be passionate about workplace safety because not only does it protect your most precious business resource - your human capital, but it can also impact profitability....
WorkSafe can be prompted to do industry inspections based on lost time injury increases. They may choose to undertake a proactive inspection program, making unannounced inspections to identify...
Working to improve safety standards in the workplace can be quite overwhelming, it is best to be prepared to avoid some of the common mistakes in WHS management.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers. It’s caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel...
Workforces across Australia all require some form of manual handling. Depending on the job, the frequency, intensity and risks will differ. Unfortunately, the risks associated with incorrect manual...
A common issue our clients have is attracting and retaining good people on the safety committee. We have many clients that do it really well. So what do they do that’s different?
Safety meetings are discussions with employees about safety issues within an organisation. The purpose of these meetings is to keep workers informed about workplace hazards and work-related...
The Work Health and Safety Act provides a framework for protecting the health, safety and welfare of employees in the workplace. Organisations across the country are required to implement safety...
Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at www.workcover.nsw.au