Employers are being urged to consider the significant health and safety risks posed by sickness presenteeism and to establish cultural norms that encourage workers to take sick leave when they are ill. Psychologists say the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in remote working arrangements are exacerbating these risks, and that employees should be encouraged toRead more
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A UK High Court has ruled that gig economy workers are entitled to key health and safety protections including the provision of personal protective equipment and the right to stop work in response to serious and imminent danger. The landmark judicial review won by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) against the UKRead more
Presented by Anthony Gibbs (CEO, Sentis) What’s covered? Understand why your people don’t engage with your safety tools, the risks associated with the return to a ‘new normal’ and what you can do about it. The uncertainty created by current events, including COVID-19, has led to increased stress, distraction and anxiety in the workplace. AndRead more
All NSW employers and insurers would contribute to the cost of COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims under a cost-sharing model being considered by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). The mechanism would enable the cost of COVID-19 claims to be shared across the widest possible base, rather than individual employers and insurers bearing a variable andRead more
Great Britain remains one of the safest places in the world to work with the lowest number of deaths on record, however, more than half of Britain’s working days lost in 2019/20 were due to mental ill-health. Newly released statistics from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) include information on work-related ill health, workplaceRead more
Moderated by Malcolm Fabiny Speakers: Zayne Baggot, Cassandra Fernandez, Joe Stanek, Jo Morris What’s covered? It is not uncommon for a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to encounter asbestos during normal day-to-day work that has, or has not, been previously identified. This is more evident during the demolition or refurbishment of a building,Read more
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has updated the national model WHS Amendment Regulations made for the transition to GHS 7. The changes correct an error that could have required businesses to relabel old stock of hazardous chemicals in some circumstances. These updated amendments will be inserted into the model WHS Regulations from 1 January 2021 – when Australia willRead more
What’s covered? Presented by Ben Hamilton and Cameron Morse (FTI Consulting) Managing the response to a crisis incident requires a multifaceted approach. Beyond the immediate practical response, there is also a need to manage communications with a myriad of internal and external stakeholders. Drawing on their combined experience in managing communications for crisis events inRead more
The field of occupational safety and health (OSH) must rapidly adapt to meet the needs of the future as technology, globalisation, shifts in demographics, and other economic and political forces create new challenges, according to NIOSH researchers. In an article published by the US CDC, Paul Schulte (Director of the NIOSH Division of Science Integration)Read more
The Black Dog Institute has urged employers to stop wasting time with frivolous mental health awareness campaigns and instead introduce proven programs to support their colleagues. In its new white paper, the Black Dog Institute says more tangible support is needed for those who actually require mental health assistance, rather than simply urging everyone toRead more
