Tag Archives: QuickIMS

Tag Archives: QuickIMS

21/06

3 ways to create a safe and open work environment

3 ways to create a safe and open work environment by Joan Cook and Heidi Brooks.  Available from <https://www.theladders.com/p/22431/psychological-safety-workplace> [June 19, 2017] Photo: Samantha Sophia How important is it to have a work environment that encourages employees to voice their concerns? Consider the following examples. David is an associate at a professional services firm. He is…
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21/06

Safe Work Australia reports 22 work-related notifiable fatalities in January 2017

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…
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21/06

Queensland Clamps Down on Negligent Workplace Safety

Queensland Clamps Down on Negligent Workplace Safety by Andrew Heaton.  Available from <https://sourceable.net/queensland-cracks-down-on-negligent-workplace-safety/> [June 21, 2017] Queensland has moved to crack down on bosses who are negligent about workplace safety as the state grapples with a spate of fatalities on work sites and commercial sites. In a recent statement, Queensland Employment Minister Grace Grace announced…
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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 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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