As Victoria’s retail sector heads into its busy Christmas and January sales period, employers and employees are being reminded to pay attention to workplace safety. Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) inspectors have begun visiting retail stores across the state...
Taking the Next Step¦.’Managing’ WHS Risks, Not ‘Mitigating’ Them Dr Paul Johnston – Lead Consultant & Facilitator, Safety Dimensions We use the WHS risk management cycle on a daily basis. However, in many instances, we only consider...
Do mature workers really add value to a business? Bruce Helyard – Senior Facilitator, Safety Dimensions and Leadership Dimensions. Subject to the passing of legislation, the Federal government is attempting to keep older workers in the workforce though with $304...
Canberra construction company Kenoss Contractors and its acting director have been accused of safety breaches related to a failure to maintain safe work systems and a safe work environment without risks to health and safety. The Director of Public Prosecutions will...
The new Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (the WIRC Act) will become operational in Victoria on 1 July 2014. Worksafe Victoria has published a video outlining the benefits of the new Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013...
