Tag Archives: workplace

Tag Archives: workplace

22/03

New project to focus on safety of tree work industry

New project to focus on safety of tree work industry by Reported by Haydee.  Available from <http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/03/new-project-focus-safety-tree-work-industry/#.WNIWM2iGPDc> |[02:34pm, Monday 20 March, 2017] SafeWork NSW has launched a new project with the tree work industry to improve safety and protect workers and consumers. The Focus on Industry: Tree Work project is a Commerce Regulation Program initiative and…
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15/03

Engagement Is Key to Improving Safety, Ergonomics and Wellness for Aging Workers

Engagement Is Key to Improving Safety, Ergonomics and Wellness for Aging Workers by Scott B. Lassila, CSP, CSM, APS.  Available from <http://ehstoday.com/safety-leadership/engagement-key-improving-safety-ergonomics-and-wellness-aging-workers> [Mar 14, 2017] How effectively is your organization engaging its aging workers? The measures you take to understand and address the emerging needs of workers as they go through the aging process will go…
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15/03

Three steps to ensuring HSWA compliance

Three steps to ensuring HSWA compliance by Nicola Middlemiss.  Available from <http://www.hrmonline.co.nz/news/three-steps-to-ensuring-hswa-compliance-234083.aspx> [Mar 15, 2017] It’s less than 12 months since the Health and Safety at Work Act came into play so it’s understandable that some employers will still have concerns – here, one industry expert offers his advice so HR can ensure compliance. Terry…
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08/03

Culture and employee engagement biggest health and safety hurdles – survey

Culture and employee engagement biggest health and safety hurdles - survey by Madison Reidy.  Available from <http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/90136632/Culture-and-employee-engagement-biggest-health-and-safety-hurdles-survey> [Last updated 13:18, March 7 2017] Business leaders are giving more attention to workplace health and safety but their employees are not, a new survey suggests. Deloitte's latest health and safety report surveyed 169 chief executives and managing directors of…
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