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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.

A global employer's Australian arm has saved tens of thousands of dollars, and eliminated the need to constantly prepare for and participate in audits, by integrating its safety, environmental and quality management systems.

A services provider whose employees regularly drive for work has reduced its insurance premiums by nearly $30,000 through safety interventions that target drivers, supervisors and senior management, according to organisational psychologist Dr Sharon Newnam.

The winners of the 2014 Comcare Awards have been announced, with four of the victors and runners-up being the subject of recent OHS Alert case studies. Also in this article, Safe Work Australia is urging workers to become safety ambassadors.

Lend Lease has slashed its injury rate by transforming its leadership culture, but hit a stumbling block when it declared a victory on safety prematurely, according to a senior manager.

OHS professionals and other managers can engage workers in safety by using "little bits of detail" about them to get to know them better and gain their trust and respect, says John Holland Group structure superintendent Kerry Brand.

A major Australian employer has, through a new coaching program, created a workplace environment where employees feel they can raise sensitive mental health issues with line managers.

An employer is tangibly improving the mental health of its workforce with a program that trains employees to approach and mentor co-workers who might be facing problems.

An employer's workers' comp premium has plummeted from $2.7 million to less than $1 million in five years, after it completely overhauled its health and safety system.

A global employer has slashed its recordable injury frequency rate by striving to improve its general business practices, according to its safety managers.