Tag Archives: workplace

Tag Archives: workplace

07/06

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 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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03/05

Task completion often valued over workplace safety: Study

Task completion often valued over workplace safety: Study by Louise Esola.  Available from <http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20170502/NEWS08/912313220/Task-completion-often-valued-over-workplace-safety-Study> [5/2/2017 1:53:00 PM] Over a third of the employees surveyed by the National Safety Council claimed that workplace safety is secondary to performing tasks, according to a report released by the Itasca, Illinois-based organization on Thursday. For the Employee Perceptions in Workplace…
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03/05

Essential Tips for Improving Workplace Safety

Essential Tips for Improving Workplace Safety.  Available from <https://logisticsmagazine.com.au/essential-tips-for-improving-workplace-safety/> [April 28, 2017] Workplace injuries cost the Australian economy about $60 billion a year. Along with the direct financial consequences businesses can face because of an injury to a valued staff member, the other staff members’ increased workloads, increased downtime and potentially lost revenue can also…
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