An inquiry into WorkCover is soon to commence over allegations of failing to protect their own employees.
WorkSafe Victoria’s got 183 Twitter followers. WorkCover NSW has 1,600. The “Justice for Brodie Panlock” Facebook group has over 6,000. People are social networking, but can it improve workplace safety?
WorkCover NSW has announced a new industry partnership with Restaurant and Catering NSW in an effort to reduce injuries that occur at that state's 2,500 restaurants.
Importers and retailers of stone tiles have been warned they may unwittingly be stocking asbestos tiles.
NSW WorkCover is reminding businesses to keep an eye on young workers who may not be confident enough to speak up about safety concerns.
Accenture, Teachers Credit Union, Sparke Helmore and Glen Eira City Council were named as Australia’s top employers of choice at the Australian HR Awards 2008
Employers need to manage injured workers better if they want to reduce workers’ compensation costs under the current state regimes, according to risk advisory firm Marsh
There has been a significant increase in legislative requirements for employers to provide employee OHS awareness and training. Carole Goldsmith speaks with a number of training professionals about the best ways to spread the word on OHS
EMPLOYERS MUST provide support for workers soon after being injured and avoid an adversarial approach, according to new research findings presented at the recent Safety Conference in Sydney.
