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FRI

2:25PM

Extensive consultation engages workers in program

Australian researchers who developed a workplace mental health program for blue-collar workers have stressed the importance of "being present" during the implementation process.

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FRI

11:28AM

Two major employers report falling injury rates

A major employer's injury frequency rate has fallen by nearly 20 per cent since it improved its processes for separating workers and vehicles, while another employer has reported its "best ever" safety results.

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THU

3:58PM

NZ employer fined over Australian's death; and more

NZ employer fined $120k after Australian killed; WA on the brink of joining national rail safety regime; and Submission period for FIFO inquiry closes tomorrow.

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WED

2:33PM

Job boredom causing stress and disengagement

Employers are being urged to redesign roles to make them more challenging and flexible, after European researchers found job boredom increases the likelihood of poor health and high turnover.

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TUE

3:30PM

Sacked worker took seven hours to address safety issue

A worker who failed to fix a safety issue until seven hours after he was instructed to, was fairly sacked for exposing himself and others to risk of harm, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

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TUE

1:17PM

Shift work linked to obesity - what should employers do?

Shift workers are more likely than others to be obese and suffer other health issues, and should be encouraged to keep a food diary, researchers have told the International Congress of Occupational Health in Adelaide.

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MON

3:55PM

NSW and NZ employers fined; SWA news; and more

NSW employers fined for construction and dangerous goods breaches; NZ employer fined after worker killed by dilapidated forklift; SWA and NSW release workers' compensation reports and guidance; New NOPSEMA boss appointed; and Australia's safest seafarers announced.

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FRI

2:00PM

Meditation strategy reduces employee stress

An employer has significantly reduced employees' perceived stress levels by introducing a smartphone app and other strategies that encourage them to be "mindful" and meditate, according to its organisational culture and change leader.

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FRI

12:34PM

Future of draft WHS Codes still a mystery; and more

Fate of draft WHS Codes unclear; Workers killed in crashes, falls and explosions in June; and Queensland issues fatality, mobile plant and sign alerts.

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FRI

10:13AM

Are you encouraging workers to use your EAP?

Employee assistance programs have been linked to increased productivity and lower absence rates, but few organisations and workers in some industries are taking advantage of them, according to AccessEAP CEO Sally Kirkright.

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