The government has introduced a new bill in Victoria that could see companies prosecuted for Industrial manslaughter. Victoria is the third jurisdiction in Australia to introduce the bill which will be part of the existing Occupational Health and Safety Act … Read More
Author Archives: Victoria Bello
StaySafe partners with what3words to help keep lone workers safe
StaySafe clients can now provide the what3words location of their lone workers in an emergency to help identify their location faster what3words has broken down the world into 3x3m squares, and assigned each one three words from the dictionary. ///audit.twins.cute, for … Read More
How advances in mobile apps and wearable technology can help employers monitor & protect lone working and remote staff
Every 15 seconds, 151 people suffer a workplace accident and every year, 321,000 people lose their lives at work, according to statistics taken from the International Labor Organization. This seems inconceivable, particularly as most workplace accidents are preventable. So why, … Read More
COVID-19: Safeguarding employees during social isolation
Over the last few months, COVID-19 has swept across the nation leaving behind a trail of fear, confusion and uncertainty. There is still a lot that is unknown about the coronavirus or the impact it will have on us as … Read More
The impacts of lone working on mental health
Over the last decade or so, there’s been a lot of talk about lone working. This is as a result of the increased conversation surrounding mental health in the workplace (amongst other things). A ‘lone worker’ is an employee that … Read More
The way we were: the evolution of health and safety
Health and safety continues to improve around the world year on year, with fatality and injury numbers gradually decreasing. Recent changes include the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act in New Zealand and stricter sentencing guidelines in … Read More
Staying safe amidst a spike in thefts over the holiday period
For most, the Christmas season is a time for generosity, tasty food and good cheer. However, many individuals take advantage of this time of year to commit heinous crimes, targeting lone workers, low-staffed shops and empty homes. During the holiday … Read More
Transforming negative attitudes on health and safety
Attitudes on health and safety in the workplace have come a long way from the days of child labour and factories riddled with hazards. Ever-tightening legislation continues to put more pressure on businesses to crack down on health and safety … Read More
How to implement effective health and safety training
Every responsible employer wants to protect their staff, and one of the best ways of doing this is effective training. Why is training so important? Put simply, because it is an excellent preventative measure and gives your staff the tools … Read More
