Tag Archives: workplace

Tag Archives: workplace

28/06

Leveraging technology for workplace safety and health

Leveraging technology for workplace safety and health by Karl Hamann.  Available from <http://www.tnp.sg/news/views/tech-workplace-safety-and-health> [Jun 28, 2017 06:00 am] Three-dimensional visualisation and animation technologies are often associated with the latest gaming and entertainment applications. In certain construction projects in Europe, such underlying technology also enables designers and engineers to check if real-life components are appropriate before…
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28/06

Safety 2017: Seven safety leadership tips for supervisors

Safety 2017: Seven safety leadership tips for supervisors By Emily Scace, Senior Editor, Safety.  Available from <http://safety.blr.com/workplace-safety-news/safety-administration/safety-attitude/Safety-2017-Seven-safety-leadership-tips-for-super/> [June 22, 2017] At Safety 2017, the annual professional development conference of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Judy L. Agnew, PhD, senior vice president of safety solutions with Aubrey Daniels International, spoke to a large room…
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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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