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07/06

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows
Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows by Andrew Brown.  Available from <http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/forestry-and-fishing-named-as-most-most-dangerous-jobs-new-data-shows-20170526-gwe47l> [May 27, 2017] Photo: Karleen Minney Employees working in agriculture, forestry and fishing industries are making a living in the most dangerous workplaces in the country, new data shows. Analysis of data from Safe Work Australia by comparison…
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07/06

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test?

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test?
Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test? by Christian McCale.  Available from <https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/health-safety-news/mask-pass-face-fit-test/33508> [June 06, 2017] Although the need for employers to take effective measures to protect the health of their construction workers and avoid exposure to airborne dust is well understood, I am increasingly coming across situations on sites where…
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07/06

WSIB develops tool to measure workplace health and safety

WSIB develops tool to measure workplace health and safety
WSIB develops tool to measure workplace health and safety by DCN News Services.  Available from <http://dailycommercialnews.com/en-US/OHS/News/2017/5/WSIB-develops-tool-to-measure-workplace-health-and-safety-1023938W/> [May 17, 2017] The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has developed a new tool, the Health and Safety Index, which condenses a wide range of data into a single measure to show how Ontario's workplaces are performing overall…
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07/06

New workplace safety laws bring drop in accidents

New workplace safety laws bring drop in accidents
New workplace safety laws bring drop in accidents by  TIM O'CONNELL.  Available from <http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/93197885/new-workplace-safety-laws-bring-drop-in-accidents> [Last updated 17:10, June 6 2017] One year on from changes to workplace health and safety legislation, a Nelson compliance expert says the region's businesses and employees are reaping the benefits. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into force on April 4…
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