AUSTRALIAN WHS STATISTICS
There have been 38 workplace fatalities reported by 14 April, 15 less than same time last year but far too many if we consider that nearly every 3rd day a family was left mourning a loved one.
The industries with the highest number of fatalities are consistently:
Transport, postal & warehousing – 11
Agriculture, forestry & fishing – 10
Construction – 5
More at: Safe Work Australia
WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK and WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY 28 APRIL
Thursday 28 April 2016 we recognise World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day - a day to think about how our actions can prevent future work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses, and a day to remember those that have died from a work-related injury or illness.
By raising awareness of work health and safety and taking action we can help prevent further injuries and death.
Details for local workers’ memorial events are available on the ACTU website or your local state or territory regulator websites.
More at: Safe Work Australia
WORKSAFE CAMPAIGN IN VICTORIA TARGETING FARMERS
According to WorkSafe statistics, almost 30 per cent of all workplace deaths in Victoria occur on farms, despite the fact that agriculture employs just 3 per cent of Victorian workers. As well, 10 farmers every week are injured seriously enough to make a worker’s compensation claim.
The new campaign will highlight agriculture’s deadly toll and call on farmers to reduce workplace risks by taking a few moments to think about safety before beginning a task or project.
For more information on the campaign visit: Work Safe Victoria
CODES OF PRACTICE UPDATED BY SAFEWORK NSW
On 1 April 2016 SafeWork NSW updated three codes of practice. These code of practice are approved under the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). They are:
The table of amendments at the end of each code summarise the changes.
More at: Safe Work NSW
MENTAL HEALTH ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
A one day workshop covering vital first aid skills for mental health at work will be delivered in Melbourne by the Mental Health Recovery Institute on 11 May. The workshop is designed for leaders and employees as a hands-on, practical course that provides information on spotting the warning signs of mental illness and taking appropriate action before the situation deteriorates.
The details for the workshop are:
Location: Mercure Welcome Hotel, 265 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Date and Time: 11 May, 2016; 9am to 5pm
Cost: $385
For more information visit: Mental Health Recovery Institute
http://www.mhri.com.au/events
For booking visit: Mental Health Recovery Institute
SafetyFirst - Ahead of the Action
 Your own branded learning management system not only benefits your apprentices and trainees, it also benefits you as a business. You need not worry about putting your resources out of play for a day or two just to conduct the program. With SafetyFirst's online safety induction training, you'll enjoy benefits such as:
- Assist in meeting compliance - designed as tools to assist managers and supervisors to meet their Work Health and Safety obligations
- Do it anytime - The training course is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Interactive and engaging - easy to use by various learners, entertaining content for a more enjoyable learning experience
- Cost-effectiveness
- Consistency - ability to maintain a particular standard with staff WHS training
- Results – immediate results and feedback that identify further training needs
SafetyFirst can assist you in creating a safe work environment for all your new employees, apprentices and trainees.
A free trial of the material can be found here - demo.safetyfirst.org.au
Learn more about SafetyFirst
 SafetyFirst is an initiative of the Group Training Association of Victoria. Visit our site to keep up to date with the latest Health and Safety news Australia wide. SafetyFirst.org.au
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