Safety Organisation Links
International OHS Bodies
Aposho - Asia Pacific Occupational Safety & Health Organisation
www.aposho.org
APOSHO) is an international body composed of non-profit professional organisations devoted to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.
American Safety and Health Institute
www.ashinstitute.org/
Although this safety training site is American, it offers some useful material for Australian safety professionals, including an OHS news section which is updated daily.
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
www.acoem.org/
A solid occupational health site, this features news releases, conference information and access to relevant journals. It also contains a number of guideline statements on topics such as drugs screening in the workplace and reproductive and developmental health management.
Health & Safety Executive - United Kingdom
www.hse.gov.uk/
Features articles, policies, training and code of practise information about OH&S procedures with the UK.
Other sites of interest:
Asbestos
Asbestos Update
www.mesothel.com/
Asbestos Update remains one of the most detailed and up-to-date sites in the world for medical and legal options for mesothelioma patients.
Clothing
RFA - Reflective Fabrications of Australia
www.reflective-fabrications.com.au/
Sells specialised clothing and accessories to meet legal and company emergency requirements.
Construction
Building Examiners
www.nraa.org.au/
Examiners for industrial licenses including boilers, scaffolding, load shifting, cranes, rigging & dogging.
Building Trades Group of Unions Drug and Alcohol Committee
www.btgda.org.au/
This brand new site offers helpful information regarding the policies in place in the construction industry for drug and alcohol testing, safe removal of syringes and dealing with accidents. It also provides access to conference papers presented by the Sydney-based committee and the resources and products it offers.
Emergency and First Aid
St John Ambulance Australia
www.stjohn.org.au/
First aid news and information aplenty can be located at this St John home page. It includes a glossary of first aid terms and details of upcoming courses.
Ergonomics
Computer Shopper
http://zdnetshopper.cnet.com/shopping/0-7413293-7-7413328.html
This page is from a commercial site, Computer Shopper, and contains useful information about ergonomic issues to consider when choosing a computer. Areas covered include input devices, keyboard options, using a mouse, vision, and aches and pains.
Hearing Protection
Australian Hearing
www.hearing.com.au/
This is a detailed site offering a great deal of medical information about damage to the ear caused by workplace and non-workplace exposure. Australian Hearing provides a range of hearing services and products, and incorporates National Acoustic Laboratories which conduct research on related issues.
Law
HWL Ebsworth
http://www.hwlebsworth.com.au/default.asp
HWL Ebsworth is a full service commercial law practice that draws on the skilled knowledge of its professional staff to deliver expert advice,which is practical and reflects your business' needs. Their Workplace Relations and Safety Group is a specialist practice dedicated to providing advice and services in relation to occupational health and safety issues.
Mental Health & Stress Management
Mental Health Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au/
The mission of the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health is the recognition, prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in veterans and serving personnel. Its site includes a broad list of publications on PTSD and information about the centre's research.
Mental Health Association of NSW
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/
Provide information, support and education to those people who are affected by the symptoms of mental illness, whether they be a consumer, partner, friend, or concerned citizen. We advocate for systemic change to improve the lives of consumers and carers. We promote evidence-based practices in the community that are designed to elicit a lifestyle that encompasses mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing for everyone, but especially for the people of NSW
Dr John Tickle
www.drjohntickell.com
Dr John Tickell is a Medical Doctor, an international speaker, best selling author and television personality, who has spent the last 25 years researching the health, well-being and longevity patterns of people around the world.
OHS Education and Learning
Cengage
www.cengage.edu.au/promotions/campaigns/nsca.cfmAssiting
NSCA Members with achieving their learning goals.
Risk Management
American Risk and Insurance Association
www.aria.org/
As well as providing access to the Journal of Risk and Insurance, this site is a gold mine of links to other US academic sites which focus on risk management.
Road Safety
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
www.iihs.org/
This road safety site offers news releases, road accident data and research on related topics. Also gives links to similar sites in Australia, Europe and the US.
Safety Products
Brady Australia
www.bradyaust.com.au
Offers an extrensive range of safety equipment and products for OHS professionals and businesses alike.
Transport
Airline Safety
www.airlinesafety.com/
This US site says it exists to provide a "free-market approach" to discussion relating to the complex issues of air safety. It contains a lot of safety articles and is frequently asked questions areas offers analysis of safety issues for those who do a lot of flying as part of their work.
Workplace Discrimination
Beyond Bullying Association
http://cwpp.slq.qld.gov.au/BBA/default.html
The Beyond Bullying Association aims to increase public awareness of bullying and victimisation and their consequences. The organisation aims to conduct research into the phenomenon as well as provide support for victims.
Other resources include:
www.ascc.gov.au/
www.cch.com.au
www.liquidlearning.com.au
www.onetest.com.au
www.pearsoned.com.au
www.sia.org.au/