Tuesday 16 March 2021
Safe Work Australia releases report on changes to workers compensation schemes
Safe Work Australia has released a new biennial Summary of Workers' Compensation Scheme Developments, Australia and New Zealand.
Friday 12 March 2021
FWC upholds dismissal of worker who failed to act on raised temperature
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a worker who ignored a raised temperature and continued working in a disability support environment.
Friday 5 March 2021
A comparison of WHS Acts among jurisdictions is available from Safe Work Australia
Do you have WHS responsibilities across more than one jurisdiction? The comparison of WHS Acts may be useful.
Wednesday 3 March 2021
The People at Work psycho-social risk assessment tool is now a free on line resource
The People at Work psycho-social risk assessment tool has been relaunched as a free on line resource for workplaces.
Wednesday 3 March 2021
Guidance on workplace vaccination policy now available
Safe Work Australia and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have released guidance on workplace vaccination policy as COVID-19 vaccinations become available.
Wednesday 3 March 2021
Survey of 13,000 workers in 28 countries focused on mental health in the pandemic
Word Economic Forum has released an Ipsos survey of 13,000 workers in 28 countries including Australia that focused in the mental health impact of COVID-19
Wednesday 3 March 2021
ISO released ISO/PAS 45005:2020 General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has released ISO/PAS 45005:2020, Occupational health and safety management – General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic