Today I passed my Graduate Certificate of OHS Management with Curtin University. It has been a fantastic course that I have really enjoyed, I am glad I studied with Curtin, the range of subjects made the course very interesting. Now onto the Graduate Diploma.
Workplace needs assessments can be very effective when trying to get a health promotion program off the ground, I have made a few notes about the key points I have identified when conducting an assessment.
A recent investigation conducted by Victorian Ombudsman George Brouwer has uncovered a series of problems with the agencies that manage WorkCover payments for injured workers in Victoria. Complaints about WorkSafe to the Ombudsman have increased almost 30 per cent over the past three years, prompting the investigation.
Putting together a business case for something like a vaccination program can be a daunting process, the hardest part is usually working out where to start. A good business case achieves its purpose on the first page, the initial introduction and summary of benefits is where executives are looking so make it count. To help you on your way I have put together a brief summary that may give you some ideas.
Business Continuity Planning is “planning which identifies the organization’s exposure to internal and external threats and synthesizes hard and soft assets to provide effective prevention and recovery for the organization,
Guidance and advice on the development of a national emergency plan
Scientists reveal office workers are exposed to more germs from their phones and keyboards than toilet seats. A study conducted by the University of Arizona revealed that an office desk
A James Hardie worker was dismissed after taking a sick day that he had marked on his roster in advance, the worker was reinstated after Fair Work Australia found insufficient
December 13, at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court two men who assaulted, threatened and intimidated WorkSafe (Victoria) inspectors pleaded guilty to charges of inspector assault & intimidation. The two men, one
In 2009 Fraser Coast Free Range Pty Ltd lodged an appeal with the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for a previous decision made against them, holding them liable for an ‘out of