Truck driving is one of our country’s most dangerous occupations. Drivers have a 13-fold higher risk of dying at work than other jobs, a 12-year university study has found. Over the period of the research (to 2018), the study found they lodged more than 120,000 claims for work-related injury and diseases. How can you safely accelerate risk […]
During the pandemic, shutdowns, hard borders, social distancing, and isolation orders have combined to savage Australian hospitality businesses. On average, there are 30% fewer hospitality shift work hours compared to pre-pandemic, says shift-work platform Deputy. Add to that the ‘shadow’ shutdown during the Omicron variant means foot trade can be unpredictable for businesses. Now there’s another challenge […]
While the pandemic has spotlighted supply chain disruption, other factors are coming into play. These include climate change, skills and labour shortages, Australia’s shrinking sovereign manufacturing capability and greater political uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific region. (The latter centres on dynamics around China). Industries such as automobile manufacturing, home building, as well as equipment repairs and others are […]
While good practise and legislation have helped make workplaces immeasurably safer over the years, payouts are still commonplace and it’s important employees remain vigilant given new work health and safety (WHS) risks brought by COVID-19. Businesses must also consider the disruption that follows an injury or accident, including downtime and the impact on team morale. […]
Small businesses in the eligible defined areas listed below who were directly impacted by the recent South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, 22 February – 7 March 2022 may now apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $50,000. Applications close 5 September 2022. The maximum total grant amount is $50,000 and is available through two separate […]
