An employer has nearly halved its psychological injury rate, after it refined its peer support program to make it more proactive, according to a manager.
CMG shifts focus to TRIFRs, as Georgiou 'personalises' safety; More model WHS Codes for mines released in NSW; and New accident compensation laws commence in the NT soon.
A national employer has reduced its workers' comp claims rate and costs by ensuring its injury management consultants contact all relevant parties within 24 hours of an injury or illness being reported.
A new workplace health and safety strategy, based on employee input, has helped an employer identify a "phenomenal" amount of hazards and significantly reduce manual handling injuries, according to its workplace health and safety coordinator.
An award-winning employer has decreased worker fatigue, and improved staff morale and productivity, by introducing low-cost anti-fatigue rubber mats and other safety initiatives, say two of its senior managers.
A health and safety rep, who successfully campaigned for her employer to replace an unsafe work building containing asbestos with new facilities, is among those recognised at the ninth annual Safe Work Australia Awards. This article includes a link to an OHS Alert case study of one of the winners.
Upgrading and creating new inspection checklists, and introducing them through a special smartphone app, has helped an employer in a hazardous industry improve its safety culture, according to the supervisor who played a big part in making the changes.
An employer has created a happy and productive workforce by providing free lunches, building a childcare centre and introducing a host of health initiatives, according to its managing director.
An employer customised its new health and safety management system to include company-specific terminology, which encourages workers to report hazards and comply with safety rules, according to its HR Manager.
