Safety focus for October: Psychosocial Hazards
Across all workplaces in WA, workers may be exposed to some sort of psychosocial hazard at work. A psychosocial hazard is anything that can cause psychological harm, such as impacting mental health. As explained by Safe Work Australia, common psychosocial hazards in the workplace include: Lack of support Unclear roles Poor management Inadequate recognition and […]
Safety focus for September: Focussing on Environmental Responsibility in Australia
As climate change and environmental issues intensify, it is becoming more important for organisations to expand their focus on sustainability within their business practices. In Australia, incorporating sustainable practices into workplace safety is crucial. This approach not only protects employees but also supports environmental goals. The below points briefly outline how sustainable workplace safety practices […]
Mineral Resources and Lifeline partner for mental health
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has forged a $600,000 alliance with Lifeline WA, a mental health service offering 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Over a three-year period, this partnership will finance the training of 300 volunteer digital crisis supporters. The collaboration comes in response to Lifeline WA’s revelation that the demand for digital crisis support […]
Closing Loopholes Bill – IR reforms will create a hole in economy
The Closing Loopholes Bill – IR reforms will ‘create a hole in economy’, CCIWA tells hearing During a recent Senate committee hearing on industrial relations (IR) reforms in Perth, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) articulated the concerns of local businesses. The committee was apprised of the potential adverse consequences of […]
WA scholarships to support mining mental health
The Western Australian Government has introduced the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program. A ground breaking initiative which is dedicated to promoting mental health within the mining industry. This program features a series of PhD scholarships hosted by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA). As part of this program, eligible students will […]
Safety alert issued after pressure vessel failure injures worker
Safety alert issued after pressure vessel failure injures worker. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) in Western Australia has released a safety alert. the safety alert follows an incident that occurred in April 2020. A worker was injured by an air receiver. During the incident, compressed air was being transferred from one […]