OHS Professional E-News

Issue 83, 19 July 2011

Reducing psychological risks from critical incidents

Within most organisations, very little – and in some cases nothing – is done to reduce the psychological risk to employees as a result of a range of critical incidents, according to an expert in the area.

Sue Pilkington

Risky industries in WorkSafe firing line

WorkSafe Victoria recently launched a statewide blitz targeting the state’s most dangerous industries.

Sue Pilkington

QLD: employers reluctant to invest more in OHS

More than half of all companies in Queensland plan to review their OHS policies as a result of the recent natural disasters in Queensland.

Sue Pilkington

NT: Safety alert issued over risk of fire in vehicles

NT WorkSafe recently issued a safety alert about the importance of inspection and maintenance to reduce the risk of fire in vehicles and other mobile plant.

Sue Pilkington

One in two Aussies very stressed

One in two Australians is experiencing a level of stress that could be making them sick, according to research.

Sue Pilkington

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