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How psychometrics might improve health and safety

_{by Rose Sneyd |
08/04/2013}

Organisations should embrace the use of psychometric assessment to improve their health and safety cultures, according to practitioners in the field.

Preparation the key to dealing with ageing workforce

_{by HCA |
28/03/2013}

Companies are being urged to consider the effects of Australia’s ageing workforce on their business, as the ageing process will increasingly come to bear on employees’ injury-related claims.

Bizarre compo claim: Shrill voice ruined worker’s hearing

_{by Stephanie Zillman |
21/03/2013}

There’s few things in a quiet office environment more irritating than a colleague with an annoying or shrill voice disrupting the work flow – but could a loud voice actually damage a worker’s hearing? One government employee says yes.

Man sues temp agency after losing genitals on job

_{by HRM |
14/03/2013}

A Florida man whose genitals were damaged while working at a temp job is suing the staffing company that sent him there.

Australian businesses are failing at first aid

_{by HCA |
13/03/2013}

Research backed by St John Ambulance Australia paints a dire picture of organisational readiness in responding to first aid.

Guilty verdict highlights contractor management risks

_{by Stephanie Zillman |
04/03/2013}

A $275,000 fine for a Victorian boat company and the death of an independent contractor reinforces the need to exercise due diligence in workplace health and safety management.