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Why is caring so unacceptable?
Why is caring so unacceptable? By Jimmy Thomson I must be a nightmare to work with. Now before everyone who knows me chimes in to agree, let me clarify. A few months ago, renovations were well underway for my man-cave (yes, I know… how sad). The tradies were friendly and enthusiastic. Until I handed them … Continue reading
Safety Institute of Australia National Convention Sydney
The Safety Institute of Australia’s National Safety Convention will be co-located with Safety in Action Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park, providing attendees with the option to register and experience both events next month. Organised by Australia’s peak health and safety body, the national convention will feature leading Australian and international speakers discussing this year’s theme … Continue reading
PAN Software – specialist in Risk and WHS Management Software
Safety in Action Sydney will explore the role of management software across a range of disciplines including risks, incidents and safety in the workplace. PAN Software will be one of the specialist exhibitors taking part in the September event, showcasing their market leading Risk and Workplace & Health Safety management software and how they have … Continue reading
Managing and improving work safety with software tools
Questions on managing and improving work safety with software tools with Adrian Manessis, Business Development Manager, Myosh Could you tell us a bit about your background and your role at Myosh? I have been directly involved with implementing safety management software for over 20 years to hundreds of organisations in a wide range of industries. My … Continue reading
Is it the leader’s role to manage workplace safety issues?
Meet Safety In Action: Syndey Seminar Speaker – Ms Elizabeth Bennett, Canberra Institute of Technology Business owners and organisational leaders play a critical role in driving practices that promote safety in the workplace, but how do they get the support from employees? “Working Together” is the title of a free seminar presented by Canberra Institute … Continue reading
Cost of mental illness in Australia
Mental health costs Australian employers approximately $10.9 billion a year and absenteeism due to mental health results in a staggering 12 million days of reduced productivity amounting to 6 million working days being lost every year. At Safety Snippets, we reached out to Sally Kirkright, CEO of AccessEAP to tell us why its crucial to have … Continue reading
Cyber bullying at workplace
Most people have no idea that they are experiencing/committing cyber bullying either as a victim or as a perpetrator. And as dangerous as it is to be nescient about the matter the knowledge regarding cyber bullying is not widespread. Continue reading
Super Spill Solutions at the upcoming Safety in Action Sydney 2016
Prior to Safety in Action Show Sydney 2016, at Safety Snippets, we reached out to Super Spill Solutions to tell us about themselves. Could you tell us a bit about your company? Super Spill Solutions is a proudly Australian owned company. Dedicated to providing a wide range of products and services designed for industrial and … Continue reading
Get ahead of workplace mental health and physical wellbeing at Safety in Action : SYDNEY
More than 4.000 decision makers in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) across manufacturing, government, construction, healthcare, transport, distribution, cleaning and engineering will gather in Sydney this September. Presented in association with the Safety Institute of Australia, Safety in Action Sydney is designed to meet the needs of Australia’s health and safety industry, by providing three … Continue reading
Over 50% serious work injury claims are related to hand, fingers or thumb
The Australia Worker’s Compensation Statistics for 2012-13 stated that in over 8330 serious claims, over 53% of these related to injuries to hand, fingers or thumb. (Source: Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics Report 2012-13). The Glove Company is the optimal one fit company for all glove requirements and environments. We’re 100% focused on this important sector … Continue reading
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