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Maintaining safety focus as National Safe Work Month ends

Maintaining safety focus as National Safe Work Month ends

National Safe Work Month has now ended for the year, but workplaces should continue to think about maintaining a safe environment for all employees.
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Reduce workplace injuries with wearable technology

Reduce workplace injuries with wearable technology

See how one manufacturing giant is minimising workplace injury risk and driving compliance with the help of wearable sensor technology.


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Fine issued after member of public stuck in a hole
Explosion in confined space burns worker, company convicted and fined
Finding a more ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads
Revisions made to workplace chemical exposure standards

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Odalog 7000 MkII NO2 and CO Area Monitor
Odalog 7000 MkII NO2 and CO Area Monitor
3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System
3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System


Free Safety Leadership Report

Free Safety Leadership Report

Are your safety leaders doing more harm than good? A research study of 8747 employees has found only 1 in 4 leaders demonstrate behaviours that drive strong safety performance.


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Talk from the top

We are excited to announce that the NSCA Foundation and Ansell are working together again to create a Hand Safety Report for 2017. Click here to take part. The NSCA Foundation and WF Media are pleased to confirm SAFETYconnect in 2018. Those keen to attend our Breakfast Forums or Member Connect events can download the 2018 event calendar. New or re-joining members have three more weeks to secure a vintage poster calendar with their member packs.

Call for papers

The NSCA Foundation program committee invites abstract submissions for the SAFETYconnect conference. Find out more here.

Membership update

We have produced a calendar for 2018 which features a selection of vintage posters. Join or renew by 30 November to receive a 2018 NSCA Foundation vintage calendar in your member pack. For more details download our brochure or contact our Membership Team on 02 8879 8289 or membership@nsca.org.au.

 

Issue 5 of Member Matters has been sent this week. If you haven’t received your copy by email let us know or log into the member portal.

Latest Quick Poll Response

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Safe-T-Bulletins 2013-2017 available

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Brisbane Workshop — Beyond the fluff – How to create a wellness strategy that impacts your bottom line
15 November

Registrations are now open. For more information and to register click here.

Free Webinar — Contractor Safety Management – Implementing a Practical Risk Management Plan
21 November

Registrations are now open. For more information and to register click here.

Sydney Workshop — Workplace Mental Health – Foundations of Early Intervention
27 November

Registrations are now open. For more information and to register click here.

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Enrol today with NSCA, Australia’s most respected WHS provider.

To launch our new partnership with Fire & Safety Australia, NSCA Foundation members are being offered a 20% discount on the course price for all enrolments into the NSCA Cert IV WHS and the Diploma WHS distance education programs. This offer will expire on 31 January 2018.

Positions Vacant

  • Manager Workplace Health & Safety (AO8), Department of Housing and Public Works, QLD.
  • Health & Safety Advisor, IVE Group, NSW.

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Safety in Australian Food Businesses

Food Manufacturing Industry Guide to Safety 2017/18 – Released
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