Although SafetyCulture’s technology has put safety into the hands of workers worldwide, earning it an enviable pool of clients and investors in the process, founder Luke Anear knows he can’t afford to be complacent. For him, the ongoing success of his high-growth tech company will require everyone involved, including himself, to “personally grow to be […]
Small businesses must ensure behaviours that fuel domestic violence are not tolerated at work, and that affected staff have access to appropriate support. Doing so will help facilitate a better outcome for individuals, while minimising the financial risks associated with productivity loss and low morale, according to domestic violence strategist and solutions consultant, Lisa McAdams. […]
It’s easy to believe that workplace accidents happen to ‘other people’. The reality is that workplace accidents can, and do, affect a great range of people and the impact on workers, families and businesses can be devastating. Fortunately, credible legal support is available. By utilising the services of a law firm that specialises in worker’s […]
Company Directors should be fined and/or imprisoned for up to 20 years as a result of workplace death, according to a new call to action from the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
The transport and storage industry is the most dangerous industry to work in, according to a new list of Australia’s most dangerous jobs.
Not-for-profit organisation the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has today launched the Workplace Safety Alliance, a new initiative designed to highlight the importance of safety in the workplace.
Work Health and Safety legislation can be hard to get your head around – after all, there’s a lot of it, and for good reason.
Fire drills usually tend to mean a stroll down the building’s back stairs and a chance to grab a takeaway coffee with colleagues.
Several reforms to the NSW WorkCover scheme, designed to reduce the administrative burden on the state’s small business owners, will come into effect on 30 June this year.
When reducing your overheads is top of the agenda, initiatives like employee benefits, extra training, or restocking workplace resources are the first to go.
