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 […]
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7 Tips To Help You Ace A Video Job Interview
7 Tips To Help You Ace A Video Job Interview Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re meeting the hiring manager for the first time via webcam in your living room. With the ever changing way we are adapting to the COVID-1 9 pandemic, many companies are now using video interviews for their hiring […]
Maintaining Good Mental Health During The COVID Lockdown
Maintaining Good Mental Health During The COVID Lockdown As many of us are being told to lock down in our homes, and limit trips outside and social contact, things are feeling pretty “real” at this point. Aside from the general worry people may have about their physical health as they digest the news from around […]
What You Need To Know About COVID-19
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus can spread from person to person, but good hygiene can prevent infection. Find out who is at risk and what you should do if you think […]
5 Ways To Build A Passionate Workforce
5 Ways To Build A Passionate Workforce Maybe you feel totally lost when it comes to new ways of motivating your employees. Perhaps you’re not completely lost, but you’re not sure where to start. As a leader, you have great power to rekindle passion in your team. Through your actions and words, you can get […]
Forklift Safety – Reducing The Risks
Forklift Safety – Reducing The Risks Forklifts cause 10 percent of workplace injuries in factories and warehouses. However, most of these incidents can be prevented, especially when workers and businesses work together to improve health and safety at work. Combining safety equipment, pedestrian and operator safety training, clearly demonstrates that your business takes a proactive approach […]
Fatigue Management At Work
Fatigue Management At Work We’ve all been there. It’s 2 p.m. and lunch is over, but instead of feeling recharged and focused. You’re ready to curl up in a corner, turn off the lights and take a nap. No one will notice, right? While it’s completely normal to hit the dreaded afternoon slump, what happens when this […]
Finding Your Work Life Balance
Finding Your Work Life Balance ‘Work-life balance’ is a phrase you probably hear often – and it describes a goal that anyone who’s ever been employed relates to. However a OECD report found that Australia ranks in the bottom third of all countries for work-life balance with one in five males and 7 per cent of […]
Noise Safety At Work
Noise Safety At Work Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the single greatest cause of permanent hearing loss in Australia – and it’s also the most preventable. Over the past four years there were 65,300 reported claims for deafness in Australia. Over one-third (35%) of these claims were made by employees in the manufacturing industry while […]