New safety app by Effective Software will help businesses comply with stringent safety rules by NELL WALKER.  Available from <http://www.manufacturingglobal.com/technology/new-safety-app-effective-software-will-help-businesses-comply-stringent-safety-rules> [Jul 11, 2017, 11:07AM] Effective Software has announced the launch of its new safety app: Engage App. It is a complete safety solution which increases the ability of manufacturers to prevent workplace incidents and help businesses…

How Your Business Can Avoid Workplace Accidents by Nicholas Tate.  Available from <https://www.business.com/articles/nicholas-tate-avoid-workplace-accidents/> [ June 28, 2017] Businesses can avoid accidents in the workplace by utilizing practical steps, such as conducting risk assessments, ensuring staff is adequately trained, providing personal protective equipment and maintaining good housekeeping. Workplace accidents can have huge financial implications for businesses. But…

Spate of workplace deaths despite new health and safety laws.  Available from <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11881219> [2 Jul, 2017 5:00am] WorkSafe New Zealand has issued more than 3400 prohibition, improvement and infringement notices to employers in the first year of legislation aimed at cutting workplace tragedies. April marked the one-year anniversary of the tightened regulations coming into force…

Safe Work Australia reports 22 work-related notifiable fatalities in January 2017 Reported by Stephen | Available from <http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/06/safe-work-australia-reports-22-work-related-notifiable-fatalities-january-2017/#.WUnjwmiGPDc> [11:59am, Friday 16 June, 2017] Figures from Safe Work Australia show there were 22 work-related notifiable fatalities in January 2017. Of the 22 fatalities, 14 were male workers, three female workers, and five female bystanders. According to Safe…