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In August, the Prime Minister released the Productivity Commission’s final report on Disability Care and Support – the most significant report on the disability services system in decades. The Productivity Commission (PC) found that the current system is unfair, underfunded, fragmented and provides too little choice to people with disability…

Can online OHS training deliver quality results? Online training has changed the face of learning and the evidence shows that the demand for online adult education is increasing. The advantages of online training include: Flexibility – courses can be accessed anytime to suit the student. Location – as long as…

There has been a significant rise in reports of bullying in Australian workplaces. A number of recent cases where victims of bullying have successfully pursued legal action have bought attention to this ugly, destructive and often hidden behaviour. Bullying at work places the victim’s health, safety and welfare at risk…

Selecting a security provider for your organisation is not a lucky dip. Conducting appropriate duediligence is a client responsibility and buying on price alone will not ensure that you get the appropriate level of security to meet your needs. Good security providers are members of a professional association, are adequately…

On 1 January 2012 Australia will see a significant landmark in health and safety legislation, with the introduction of harmonised work health and safety laws across each of Australia’s states and territories. Jo Kitney provides an update on the new legislation and looks at the positive steps that organisations will…

An industry specific patented solution is now available to professional organisations. This OH&S management program will make the task of  contractor management easier and make you more efficient with less effort. Across all industries sub-contractor management is costly, time consuming and a never ending problem. With extra emphasis on safety…

Experience the future of welding  protection. 3M™ Speedglas™ has just launched three major welding shields: the 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 Air (respiratory) welding shield, the 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 FX (flip-up) welding shield, and the 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 FX Air (flip-up/respiratory) welding shield. The flip-up versions feature a clear 17x10cm protective visor…

There has been a growing amount of press coverage regarding the harmonised WHS legislation, its effectiveness, and the impost on business of compliance. After a long process of consultation and review, the new model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation are being released, and in some states have already…