Work health and safety interventions should focus on either physical or psychological health, depending on how old the targeted workers are, a new Australian report says.
In only the third case of its type, a Queensland employer has entered a $200,000 enforceable undertaking under the mirror WHS laws, after two workers were injured when a tyre exploded.
A global employer has slashed its recordable injury frequency rate by striving to improve its general business practices, according to its safety managers.
Ambulance officers and paramedics are not only more likely to be killed than other workers, they also have one of the highest workers' compensation claims rates for occupational diseases.
Electricity causing two serious work injuries every hour; "Certificates of capacity" for injured workers take effect in WA; Safety inspectors targeting vehicle repairers; ACT appoints new safety Minister as Gallagher takes on asbestos role; and ACT employers urged to apply for healthy-workplace grants.
Bloated safety management systems and excessive rules create a tick-and-flick culture that makes it harder for workers to think about safety, risk expert Dr Robert Long is warning employers.
Emotional issues arising outside of work can have a major impact on mental health in the workplace, so employers should create an environment where workers feel comfortable seeking help for them, according to a counselling and training specialist.
Work-related road incidents are common, costly and affect most employers, yet many OHS professionals wrongly believe road safety is outside their area of influence, the European Transport Safety Council says.
An employer's annual report should demonstrate how health and safety is embedded in its management systems, and detail all high-potential incidents, regardless of whether they cause injuries, according to Australasian Reporting Awards Ltd.
Employer fined for injury on poorly designed machine; Cootes faces further charges for unsafe heavy vehicles; Employers urged to secure outdoor worksites in adverse weather after death; Tradies ignoring aches and pains urged to improve health; and Mandatory asbestos training laws come into effect next week.
