Looking after yourself so that you can look after others

Posted by RichardForster on 22 April 2020
I am reflecting on the current situation that the whole world is facing regarding the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Mindset matters. If we see ourselves as besieged victims who need to go into hiding, then we are likely to cultivate fear and hoarding. If, however we view ourselves as...
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In Challenging Times Look for Opportunities

Posted by Andy Perry on 30 March 2020
As we all begin to face this changing world due to the COVID-19 virus, many people are facing new challenges and are finding new solutions. Whilst speaking with friends, many of them are considering how to fill their time if they are unable to work. Some of the more popular topics include compl...
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Working from Home

Posted by Andy Perry on 24 March 2020
WorkSafe Victoria has just released some guidance material, where employees may find themselves working from home or other locations due to the current situation faced worldwide with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether working from home is a reasonably practicable measure will depend on the speci...
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Tougher New Occupational Health and Safety Laws in Victoria

Posted by Richard Forster on 10 March 2020
Tougher New Occupational Health and Safety Laws in Victoria The proposed Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and other matters) Bill 2019 (the WSLA Bill) will make amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) to introduce a new criminal offenc...
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Learning and Development

Posted by Andy Perry on 5 February 2020
As many organisations and workers prepare for 2020, now is a fantastic opportunity to identify, what training needs are required for your workers specifically when it comes to work health and safety. Generally, as the year progresses other work priorities take precedence and education and devel...
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