Australian research and studies have confirmed their initial findings that the risk of developing mesothelioma will continue to be on the rise even a few more decades after a worker’s first exposure to asbestos.
The recent death of Lance Corporal Mason Edwards during their team’s live-fire exercise has roused a number of speculations. Investigations have initially found the Australian Defence Force to be liable for a considerable breach of the Australian health and safety laws.
Topics: Incident and Performance Management, Blog
Victorian workplaces now hold witness to the job-related stress surging up with an astounding 58 compensation claims being approved for psychological injuries.
Topics: Blog, Safe Work Australia
The Victorian WorkCover Authority attributes the impressive financial results of 2013 and 2014 to the strong and diligent commitment that has been established on considerably improving the workplace safety for both employers and employees alike across the country.
Topics: Blog, Safe Work Australia
WA tops as having the highest rate of Australians being diagnosed with mesothelioma than any other region in the country, with two out of every three victims believed to have contracted the deadly disease while at work.
Topics: Blog, Hazardous Materials Management
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