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Tag Archives: worksafe

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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08/02

The Importance of Consultation in Workplace Safety

The Importance of Consultation in Workplace Safety Reported by Admin.  Available from <http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/02/importance-consultation-workplace-safety/> [05:51pm, Tuesday 07 February, 2017] WorkSafe South Australia describes consultation as a two-way exchange between employers and employees that involves: Sharing information relating to workplace health and safety Listening to concerns and raising concerns Taking the views of others into consideration The…
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01/02

OSHA issues recommended practices to promote workplace anti-retaliation programs

OSHA issues recommended practices to promote workplace anti-retaliation programs.  Available from <http://www.safety-reporter.com/articleview/28133-osha-issues-recommended-practices-to-promote-workplace-anti-retaliation-programs> [January 31, 2017] The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs to help employers create workplaces in which workers feel comfortable voicing their concerns without fear of retaliation. The recommendations are intended to apply to all…
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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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