Nowadays, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI), and with good reason. Not only is AI assisting with research, communications, and medical technology; but it is [...]

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is designed to teach people how to identify and respond to signs of mental illnesses or mental health crises. These courses have been revolutionary in that they [...]

Your working environment can have a huge impact on your physical and mental health. Yet many of us are working in uncomfortable conditions without realising we’re putting ourselves at risk. The [...]

The pre-employment journey is a critical phase for both employers and candidates, as it sets the foundation for a successful and safe working relationship. To optimise this process, businesses [...]

Pre-employment health assessments are an increasingly important part of the recruitment process. The pre-employment journey is a critical phase for both employers and candidates, as it sets the [...]

Reviewed by Bridie Tamayo, Head of Injury Prevention Who is responsible for a safe working environment, and once established, how do you maintain it? The truth is that while employers are [...]

Reviewed by Jeremy Kestenberg, Chief Growth Officer Businesses often refer to safety culture in the workplace, but often people are not quite sure what it entails, or how to create a safe and [...]

In this day and age, almost all of us know someone who is suffering from some kind of mental illness – be it depression, anxiety, bipolar etc. We all want to help those people in our lives who [...]

Reviewed by Dan Franklin, Chief Operating Officer A pre-employment medical assessment is a type of assessment undertaken prior to a decision on employment being made. It is a mechanism by which [...]

Reviewed by Rodney Hampel, Head of Business Development An effective onsite injury prevention strategy is paramount when it comes to fostering a ‘safety-first’ culture within an [...]

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Reviewed by Dr. Mashood Khan, Head of Clinical Governance Health surveillance describes the systematic approach to conducting ongoing health checks in the workplace. The process involves using [...]

Reviewed by Dr. Mashood Khan, Head of Clinical Governance Workplace health surveillance offers numerous advantages. It allows early detection of work-related illnesses, enabling prompt [...]

Reviewed by Dr. Mashood Khan, Head of Clinical Governance Workplace health surveillance plays a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy work environment. By systematically monitoring [...]

Safe Work Australia defines psychosocial risks as anything that could cause psychological harm (e.g. harm someone’s mental health) and physical harm (Source 1). Workers are likely to be exposed [...]

The motion for change around working with engineered stone and other products that are high in silica has gained momentum over the last few years and has recently been in the spotlight. This is [...]

The aged care sector includes workers who provide care, physical assistance, and supervision for the elderly in the home, residential settings, privately funded care, or hospitals. When it comes [...]

By Rodney Hampel Several Bodycare Workplace Solutions and Healthworks team members recently attended the 11th OHS Leaders Summit. Held at the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 1-2 March [...]

When seeking the ideal candidate, we often focus on all the elements that make the person “the right fit” for the job. In many ways, having a Job Task Analysis (JTA) provides an additional [...]