OHS News

Gender pay gap

Women paid less for same contribution to work, ...

Women are being paid less to do the same job as men, judging by the productivity of male and female employees. Our study found that women are paid 16% less for making...

Women paid less for same contribution to work, ...

Women are being paid less to do the same job as men, judging by the productivity of male and female employees. Our study found that women are paid 16% less for making...

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footwear and mining

Putting the boot in

Studies carried out at the University of Wollongong’s Biomechanics Research Laboratory suggests a more comfortable work boot could save millions of dollars in work related injuries especially for underground coal...

Putting the boot in

Studies carried out at the University of Wollongong’s Biomechanics Research Laboratory suggests a more comfortable work boot could save millions of dollars in work related injuries especially for underground coal...

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WorkSafe Victoria awards 2017

Going above and beyond in Victoria

Twenty-three Victorian businesses, health and safety representatives and individuals are among the finalists in the 2017 WorkSafe Awards to be held on October 19 in Melbourne during Health and Safety...

Going above and beyond in Victoria

Twenty-three Victorian businesses, health and safety representatives and individuals are among the finalists in the 2017 WorkSafe Awards to be held on October 19 in Melbourne during Health and Safety...

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OHS future technologies

How OHS can stay ahead of the technology curve

A large majority of organisations are adopting a reactive approach to the use of innovative technology for safety outcomes, according to an OHS futurist. Generally, organisations typically lack foresight and...

How OHS can stay ahead of the technology curve

A large majority of organisations are adopting a reactive approach to the use of innovative technology for safety outcomes, according to an OHS futurist. Generally, organisations typically lack foresight and...

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construction safety

Reach for the sky: why safety must rule as tall...

Australia’s tallest building is currently the Gold Coast’s Q1, at 322.5 metres (including the spire). But the 78-floor largely residential tower is set to be challenged by taller buildings planned in Melbourne...

Reach for the sky: why safety must rule as tall...

Australia’s tallest building is currently the Gold Coast’s Q1, at 322.5 metres (including the spire). But the 78-floor largely residential tower is set to be challenged by taller buildings planned in Melbourne...

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Mental health in Victoria

Record low for injuries in Victoria

The number of workplace injuries in Victoria has fallen to a new record low, according to data released by WorkSafe Victoria in its 2016/17 annual report. The reports states that...

Record low for injuries in Victoria

The number of workplace injuries in Victoria has fallen to a new record low, according to data released by WorkSafe Victoria in its 2016/17 annual report. The reports states that...

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