Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - February, 2013
Men and women of working age in regional Australia are significantly more likely to have retired for health reasons than their urban counterparts, according to a new study released by the University of Sydney.
Partnership to tackle workplace mental health problems
National mental health organisation beyondblue and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) have announced a new partnership to tackle depression and anxiety in the workplace.
Supervisor study released
A team of researchers from the University of Queensland and a number of other research institutions have released a survey seeking to hear from in-house return to work coordinators, rehabilitation advisors, human resources staff and OHS practitioners.
WorkSafe Victoria announces Warrnambool blitz
WorkSafe Victoria has announced a week-long workplace safety blitz in Warrnambool, in the state’s south west coast.
Senate Committee hands down human rights report
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee has handed down its report on the federal Government’s exposure draft bill to consolidate and reform the country’s five anti-discrimination Acts.
WorkCoverSA launches Return to Work Awards
WorkCoverSA has launched the 2013 Recovery and Return to Work Awards to celebrate achievements and workers and those who assist them to recover and return to work following a workplace injury.
New Zealand announces new WHS agency
The New Zealand Government has announced the formation of a new stand-alone agency focused on lifiting the country’s workplace health and safety record.
Adelaide seeking bullying victims for study
The University of Adelaide is seeking victims of workplace bullying for a new research study that aims to investigate people’s difficulties in returning to the workforce after bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
OHS salaries booming finds safesearch
OHS managers are enjoying a massive boom in salary, according to specialist recruitment firm safesearch, with major regional projects helping drive the nation-wide increase in demand for specialised OHS workers.
Qualifications key for OHS success
Formal qualifications are increasingly becoming the requisite to gain a job in the increasingly well paid and competitive OHS job market, according to a report released by recruitment firm safesearch.
Queensland extends workcover review
The Queensland Parliament has extended the reporting date for the parliamentary committee conducting the review into the workers’ compensation scheme to May 23 this year.
WA mines notch up safest year yet
Western Australia has confirmed that there were no fatalities in the state’s mines in 2012, marking the first time in over a century that the state’s mining sector has escaped without a single death.
$70 million for new CRCs
The Federal Government has announced two new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) will share in $70 million in funding.
Most employers dropping the mental health ball
The vast majority of employers and managers are considered to be in need of education and training on mental health issues and how to better manage it in the workplace by their employees, according to a new report released by national mental health charity SANE Australia.
NHVR Bill passes Queensland Parliament
12 separate pieces of Federal and State legislation spanning 8,000 pages will now be consolidated into a single law after the Queensland Government passed the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill through State Parliament.
Government moves to boost aviation safety
The Federal Government has announced it will introduce a suite of new licensing regulations before the end of the year in a bid to enhance aviation safety and further deliver on the recommendations of the Aviation White Paper.
Government responds to workplace bullying committee
The Federal Government has announced changes to the Fair Work Act that will enable victims of workplace bullying to receive assistance quickly with a focus on early intervention.
New Chair for Safe Work Australia
Ann Sherry has been named the new Chair of Safe work Australia by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten.
New management team for WorkCoverSA
WorkCoverSA has announced the appointment of the new executive management team that it says will 'lead the corporation into an era of more proactively regulating Scheme performance'.
WorkCover Queensland urges more attention on psychological hazards
A recent report released by the Federal Government has shown that psychological hazards are not given the same level of attention in OHS legislation and by inspectors as physical hazards.
WorkSafe to target Geelong area
WorkSafe Victoria has announced premium compliance auditors will be targeting businesses in the greater Geelong area as part of a blitz on uninsured employers.