OHS professionals need to broaden their functional horizon in order to better identify issues affecting line managers and demonstrate safety leadership within their organisations, according to Rod Maule, general manager health and safety, ANZ, Fonterra.
Middle management in mining needs safety engagement
Middle managers need to take a stronger and more proactive approach to OHS in order to build genuine safety cultures in the mining industry, according to two Australian National University (ANU) academics.
Following heavy rains and flooding across the Australian Capital Territory and other East Australian states, regulators urged businesses engaged in construction work to be cautious and conduct safety checks before recommencing work.
Women’s workloads are increasing and they are working additional hours just to get their job done, according to the largest survey of Australian working women.
A WorkSafe Victoria campaign targeting health and safety compliance in Bendigo recently found room for improvement after inspectors handed out 117 notices requiring businesses to act on breaches.
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