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Tradie health a focus in August

31/7/2017

 
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The most valuable part of a tradie’s toolkit is their health and safety

August is Tradies Health Month, and we’re calling on tradies to make their health – and the health of their co-workers – a priority.

Safe Work Australia CEO Michelle Baxter said while tradies make up almost one-third (30%) of Australia’s workforce, they represent over half (58%) of serious claims for workers’ compensation*.

“Our research shows that the most common cause of injury involves muscular stress while lifting, carrying or putting down objects and the most common type of serious claim involves traumatic joint injuries.

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Education program targets workplace bullies

27/7/2017

 
WorkSafe will target workplace bullies with a three-year program to educate employers about preventing abusive behaviours.

WorkSafe will conduct a series of workshops across Victoria over the next three years to give business owners information about how to recognise, prevent and manage workplace bullying, and how to better help employees return to work after suffering mental health injuries associated with bullying behaviour.
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The workshops will also be accompanied by a program of targeted inspections in the local area, with WorkSafe focusing on industries which have a higher number of mental injury claims lodged due to workplace bullying.

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New effort to tackle working men suicide rate

26/7/2017

 

Stressful working conditions identified as a major cause

The Victorian Government says it has invested $20 million to maintain its position as a world leader in health and medical research that has the power to change lives.



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An untapped resource: mental health champions

26/7/2017

 

Update by SafeWork NSW

Every year Kevin Figueiredo is responsible for keeping 190,000 Australians safe. That means reducing the usual physical, chemical and environmental hazards.

Increasingly, though, mental illness is becoming a focus.

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Scaffolding Safety Focus

24/7/2017

 
WorkSafe Victoria will be focusing on scaffolding safety over the next month. During this time inspectors will be visiting sites to ensure employers (and self-employed people) are managing the hazards and risks associated with use of scaffolds.

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Farming: a way of life, let’s keep it that way

20/7/2017

 
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It’s Farm Safety Week, a time to be aware that while the agriculture industry can be a rewarding, it’s also one of the most dangerous to work in – but it doesn’t have to be. ​

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The NDIS costs are on track, but that doesn’t mean all participants are getting the support they need

18/7/2017

 
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is “on track in terms of costs”, according to a position paper released by the Productivity Commission this week. The report further stated that:

"if implemented well, it will substantially improve the well-being of people with disability and Australians more generally."


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This year’s quad bike fatalities nearing total for 2016

17/7/2017

 
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This week is Farm Safety Week, and we’re focussing on quad bikes – a major cause of death and serious injury in rural workplaces.

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Use of glass in workplaces providing child care services

10/7/2017

 
A safety alert that provides guidance to persons with management or control of workplaces in the children service's sector about controlling risks associated with glass panels breaking from human impact.

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Sleep Awareness Week 2017

4/7/2017

 

Better sleep = smarter, safer workplaces

The Sleep Health Foundation is partnering with the CRC for Alertness, Safety & Productivity with a key focus of Alertness CRC research on improved shift scheduling and lighting to promote alertness.

In a world where the pace is forever quickening, the quantity and quality of our sleep is vital to our general health and wellbeing and our ability to stay alert, safe, and productive at work.

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