Celebrating Safety in the Workplace: New South Wales & Queensland Community Awards Night Safety is a vital aspect of any workplace, and addressing all potential dangers on the job site and ensuring the highest standards enables employees to have a productive and fulfilling day at work. With safety standards in the workplace continuing to improve […]
Category: Work Place Safety
Celebrating October – National Safe Work Month – at Synaco by Synergie
Celebrating October – National Safe Work Month – at Synaco by Synergie It’s October again – National Safe Work Month – and we at Synaco by Synergie always welcome this yearly occasion to highlight the importance of safety in the workplace. While we firmly believe that safety procedures must be ingrained into all workplace practices […]
Mental health in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 43.7% of the Australian population aged 16 to 85 had experienced a mental disorder during their lifetime, with the highest rates of mental health conditions observed in younger age groups. So, mental health is a growing concern among the Australian workforce – […]
Summer work safety tips: stay cool while working hard
Summer work safety tips: stay cool while working hard With summer fast approaching, Australian businesses need to mitigate sun and heat-related hazards to avoid productivity losses and to look after their employees’ health and well-being. Construction and mining employers need to pay special attention to summer safety procedures, as these industries’ operations routinely expose workers […]
National Safe Work Month: What it means for your workplace?
October is National Safe Work Month: What does it mean for your workplace? Every October Safe Work Australia holds National Safe Work Month that promotes the message about the importance of health and safety in the workplace and introduces initiatives that aim to reduce workplace accidents and illnesses. Every workplace death is a tragedy – […]
Mental health in the construction industry
Mental health in the construction industry: What are the challenges? As well as being one of the country’s largest employers, the Australian construction industry has its fair share of challenges when it comes to mental health. The suicide figures across the industry are particularly concerning. Construction workers have more than twice the suicide rate when […]
Navigating the cold/flu season: how to minimise the impact
Navigating the cold/flu season: how to minimise the impact of staff shortages on your operations It’s that time of the year again – except, in 2022, the Australian flu season is further amplified by the continuing COVID pandemic. So, exactly how bad is the situation with seasonal cold and flu this winter? According to the […]
How To Protect Yourself From Electrical Hazards In The Workplace
How To Protect Yourself From Electrical Hazards In The Workplace Health and safety in the workplace isn’t just a box to be ticked to meet a compliance standard. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies are crucial for protecting not only your staff, but your company’s reputation and the costly disruptions that can occur because of […]
Manual Handling
Manual Handling – How to prevent workplace injuries When we think of workplace safety, instantly we think about vehicle incidents, electricity problems or even exposure to chemicals. However, based on statistics from Safe Work Australia, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common work-related condition in Australia despite the fact there are known methods to eliminate or minimise […]