Tag Archives: Australian Workers

Tag Archives: Australian Workers

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 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

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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08/02

Australia To Require Electronic Incident Reporting

Australia To Require Electronic Incident Reporting by Crystal Maguire Available from <http://www.mro-network.com/safety-regulatory/australia-require-electronic-incident-reporting> [ Feb 03, 2017] Australian safety regulator ATSB will require MROs to report accidents/incidents electronically. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will soon implement a program that would require maintenance organizations to report accidents and incidents electronically, either via its online web form…
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01/02

Managing mental health in the workplace: Advice for employers and employees

Managing mental health in the workplace: Advice for employers and employees By Ann Arnold for Best Practice.  Available from <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-30/managing-mental-health-in-workplace-advice-employers-employees/8218288> [January 30, 2016] The start of another work year will sit especially heavily for some. So how can managers respond to mental health issues in the workplace? Imagine a call centre employee, we'll call her…
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