January 2014

24 Jan CRUSH INJURIES

WorkCover NSW is reminding business owners of safety in the workplace after new research shows that in the 12 months from August 2012 to August 2013, there had been 46 incidents where people had received crush injuries while working near or in large machinery or...

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16 Jan TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT HEAT FATIGUE

As summer temperatures rise, employers are reminded to take measures to prevent fatigue caused by working outdoors.  Businesses must protect workers from the ultra violet (UV) radiation in sunlight and reduce the hazards associated with working in hot and sunny environments. Long working hours in the...

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