In June 2012 the Government introduced changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme in NSW. The changes deliver significant new benefits for workers and improvements for employers by making benefit calculations fairer for all workers. The reforms are focused on encouraging and assisting early return to work and providing better financial support for seriously injured workers. The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 amends the workers Compensation Act 1987 and other Acts … [Read more...]

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a very broad term and means something different all over the world depending on the business culture of the region. In Australia OHS is going through some major changes, in fact it is no longer even going to be called Occupational Health and Safety; now it's Work Health and Safety (WHS). This is going to bring about some changes as the new acronym and name is adopted, and you'll need to know what differences these may bring to your workplace in Australia. … [Read more...]

It may not seem like a big part of the work environment but how an office is laid out can make all the difference when it comes to efficiency in the work place. If your work environment is not ergonomically set up you can end up actually having some health problems not to mention a dip in attitude. If your office is laid out in a less than efficient way ergonomically speaking then you might experience frequent headaches, eyestrain, neck pain, back pain and even problems with your tendons due to … [Read more...]

When you work long hours and spend a lot of time on the road you can get quite tired which at some point can become dangerous. You'll be working odd hours as well and driving a wide range of vehicles. Working in the EMS industry there isn't a whole lot of conclusive data existing that compares fatigue rates with accidents but it's definitely an issue. While it can be a difficult factor to measure studies have been carried out on fatigue and how it affects our perception and motor skills and it … [Read more...]

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is something that every workplace is concerned with. Basically occupational health and safety efforts are always going to be around no matter how many industries rise and fall, so going after a career in the field is definitely a great idea. Getting started with the educational requirements necessary to work in the OHS field is also not very difficult and can be done while working elsewhere. It’s a great way to get a career even later in life when you are … [Read more...]

Occupational Health and Safety Jobs on OHSCareer Find Jobs, Events, Education and News for Professionals in Occupational Health and Safety in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/all-jobs?show_all=1 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:37 +0000 Regional OHS Manager http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/4056-the-next-step/26965 http://www.ohscareer.com.au/jobs/4056-the-next-step/26965 support@careerspot.com.au (OHSCareer) Jobs - OHSCareer Injury Management Advisor - Up to … [Read more...]

We all know what a confined area is but when it comes to the workplace confined spaces take on a whole new meaning and they require you to be certified in order to operate equipment and fulfill work needs in those areas. A confined area is a space with limited access because the work being done there has the potential to be more dangerous. It can refer to just a cramped area or something more permanent such as a storage tanks. In some cases these areas have risks present that require further … [Read more...]

What is an owner builder? That is a term we don't hear very often but it is one that still manages to have its own course. An owner builder is someone who does all the building work on a property that they own instead of hiring a building company or licensed builder in order to get the job done. Anyone can be an owner builder but of course there are safety regulations and codes a person must be aware of before they undergo building anything, even if it is on their own property. If you want to … [Read more...]

It appears that despite changes in the law and work training programs, the construction industry in Australia continues to be a dangerous profession, as protesting workers and their family members are stepping up to point out. In Canberra, 600 construction workers joined a march led by Mrs. Catanzariti, whose 21 year old son Ben was killed on a Canberra work site in July, protesting the unsafe work conditions on Canberra work sites that have resulted in 4 deaths in the last 10 months. Mrs. … [Read more...]