Tiredness killing Aussies with more than 3000 deaths a year linked to lack of sleep
- August 8, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
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Pioneers' days are past – no more risks
- July 25, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Stuart Taylor, with son Miller, says it is no longer acceptable to take a risk on the farm. Marton dairy farmer Stuart Taylor has given a staff member the job of being the health and safety “conscience” on his 1200-cow farm. He has six staff on the 240ha Lower Rangitikei farm and has developed a
More training, enforcement needed to reduce fatalities at worksites …
- July 22, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
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More than 400 safety violations found at worksites in June: MOM
- July 19, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) had uncovered more than 400 safety violations at work sites last month, said Minister of State for Manpower Sam Tan on Monday (July 17). This update comes after a structure at a Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) work site in Upper Changi Road East collapsed last Friday and killed one
Report shows Tesla's Fremont plant workers injured more than average
- May 25, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
FREMONT, Calif. (KGO) — Workers at Tesla’s Fremont plant are getting injured at a much higher rate than the average auto industry worker, according to a new report that the automaker disputes. Worksafe, a Bay Area nonprofit that specializes in workplace health and safety issues, created the report by analyzing public data from Tesla. Their
Survey finds whistleblowers need more protection
- May 3, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
The next time you hear about the comprehensive whistleblower policies of a leading company or not-for-profit organisation consider this anecdote. A financial controller was employed as a change agent at an organisation with outdated financial systems. Unfortunately, the person did not know that they were hired by a chief financial officer who was a bully
More than 100 firms act to prevent workplace falls
- April 26, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
From Monday to Saturday this week, more than 100 Singapore companies are putting a spotlight on preventing workplace falls. The companies are taking part in a Senior Management Workplace Safety and Health Walkabout, in conjunction with the annual Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) campaign – Target Zero Falls – which was launched last Saturday. Senior
UAE's new workplace health and safety standards 'will attract more skilled workers'
- April 26, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
DUBAI// New standards of workplace health and safety brought in this year will reduce accidents and unsafe working procedures, and attract more skilled workers to the country. Steps being taken to improve standards have been discussed at the first national forum for safety and occupational health in Dubai. A tightening of employment protocols and improved
Videos to spur more to avert work accidents
- April 23, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
A worker spots a spill on a kitchen floor and ponders – clean it up or leave it there? He mops it up. And by doing so, he ensures the workplace is safe for himself and his colleagues. Three videos, depicting scenarios where workers do their part to prevent workplace accidents, will be launched tomorrow
Occupational therapy more than workplace wellness
- April 23, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Lincoln County Medical Center is set to host the 2016 Mid-Winter Medicine Update Conference Feb. 19 to 21 at the Village Lodge, 1000 Mechem Drive.(Photo: Courtesy) When we think of occupational therapy, workplace accidents or injuries are usually the first things that come to mind. But occupational therapy serves a variety of patient and health needs, from