Tag: workplace
Manufacturing sector remains a focus in new workplace safety statistics
Safe Work Australia has reported a decline in workplace fatalities for 2024, with figures showing 188 worker deaths compared to 200 the previous year.
Youth Week brings focus on workplace safety for young employees, says SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW is using Youth Week to remind employers of their legal obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of the over half a million young workers in New South Wales, urging them to reflect on workplace safety for employees aged 25 and under.
SafeWork NSW issues urgent safety warning after two workplace incidents
SafeWork NSW has issued a safety warning following two serious workplace incidents involving mobile plant and vehicles that occurred within five hours of each other.
New study highlights midcareer workers’ challenges with AI in the workplace
A new report from Generation, a global employment nonprofit, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by midcareer and older workers as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in the workplace.
National Safe Work Month: A call to prioritise workplace safety across Australia
As October marks National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is urging all Australians to take workplace safety seriously.
Study says workplace injury and illness costs tens of thousands of work years
Australia loses 41,194 work years annually due to work-related injuries, diseases, and mental health conditions, according to a new study.
SafeWork NSW launches campaign: “It’s the safe way or ‘no way”
In a bid to promote safer workplaces across New South Wales (NSW), SafeWork NSW has unveiled a new campaign with a clear message: "It's the safe way or no way."
Weld Australia rolls out free online safety courses
Weld Australia has launched two free online welder safety training courses designed to serve welders, welding engineers and supervisors, to enhance safety practices across the welding industry.
WA workplaces invited to apply for Recognised Healthy Workplace program
Businesses in Western Australia that have demonstrated a commitment to creating a healthy workplace can apply for recognition under the Recognised Healthy Workplace program.
The program...
Featured Article
GridBeyond highlights role of technology in navigating energy market swings
Energy price volatility continues to pose challenges for manufacturers and other energy-intensive industries, particularly as electricity markets experience more frequent and unpredictable price swings.
