Organisations need to adopt clearer, level-appropriate definitions of health, safety and risk terms, according to research which examined how complex terminology could hamper workplace safety efforts.
SafeWork SA recently issued a safety warning about the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, following a record number of deaths in the past 12 months.
Australian executives and senior decision-makers face unique mental health pressures that required specific support strategies, according to the National Mental Health Commission. In a recent report, the Commission highlighted how complex circumstances, including environmental disruptions, geopolitical instability, legislative reforms and pandemic impacts, exposed executives to additional work-related stressors affecting their mental health.
Despite widespread recognition of change management’s importance in modern organisations, many leaders struggle to effectively implement transformational initiatives due to inadequate resources, capabilities and outdated methodologies.
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert reminding employers about controlling risks associated with lead-based paint removal. Lead-based paint, commonly used on many pre-1970s buildings and structures, can contain lead levels greater than 1 per cent. Work involving sanding, buffing or removing paint with lead levels greater than 1 per cent by dry weight is regulated under Part 4.3 of the OHS Regulations as a ‘lead process’, with specific duties for employers undertaking this work.
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Getting the balance right between workplace health and safety and process safety risks is one of the more common challenges for organisations when it comes to process safety and being a high-reliability organisation, according to an expert.
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a reminder to employers and workers about the risk of falling objects, and that even a small falling object can hit hard with enough force of gravity behind it.
The AIHS will be publishing a series of news stories through October to support the four themes of National Safe Work Month. The first week focuses on WHS fundamentals, and gets back to basics by unpacking the fundamentals of WHS. There are a number of fundamentals of good WHS practice, according to Safe Work Australia and industry leaders, who said one of the most important is taking an evidence-based approach to proactively managing WHS risks.
As small businesses continue to struggle with high operational and living costs, there are calls to make at least one running cost free with concerns safety may be compromised to reduce spending.
