The following is a selection of feature stories from National Safety magazine.
JULY 2010
Behind Corporate Lines
For years, it has been drummed into the corporate consciousness that senior management must be committed to OHS. And all along senior management has been saying it is committed - but recent suggests this may be just skin deep.
Article continues on page 32 of July, National Safety Magazine.
JUNE 2010
With World Environment Day upon us, are you thinking of green ideas to save your own patch of earth or wondering where your raw materials are coming form and where you finished product is going to go?
As Australia's consumers and others in the supply chain become more environmentally aware, they are starting to demand more and more information about how products are manufactured and produced.
Article continues on page 15 of May, National Safety.
MAY 2010
Future tense
The Government's 'Intergenerational Report 2010 - Australia to 2050:future challenges', highlights its vision for how the intergenerational challenges of climate change and an ageing population can be addresses. It strongly focuses on productivity and work participation stating "productivity growth is the key driver of future growth prospects".
However, in the drive to maintain Australia's economic strength and competitiveness, it will be important for companies to address current and future workforce risks to ensure production and productivity don't come at the expense of health and safety.
Article continues on page 15 of May, National Safety.
APRIL 2010
Sealing off the Juggernaut
Faced wuth the prospect of "one size fits all" model OHS legislation replacing existing industry specific maritime safety laws, maritime employers and unions are sending a clear message to the Federal Government:If it's not broke, don't fix it.
In particular, maritime employers are on a different tack to employers in other sectors, who are falling over themselves to embrace model OHS laws.
Article continues on page 15 of April, National Safety.
MARCH 2010
Neighbourhood Watch
Rapid Urbanisation and the long-arm of the model WHS laws are set to make businesses and other undertakings more accountable for their next door neighbours' health and safety.
The Residents of Ramsay Street know that "everybody needs good neighbous". However in the real world, the " ... little understanding to find the perfect blend" is often hard to come by. That is why many neighbours become anything but good friends.
Article continues on page 15 of March, National Safety.
FEBRUARY 2010
The strugle for carbon credit
Despite the outcome of the Copenhagen climate change conference (COP15) and the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Government's controversial emissions trading laws, organisations still need to consider how they will embrace carbon reduction. In the mix, OHS has been described by some as a natural leader in the push for greater workplace sustainability, but others remain unconvinced.
No matter what your business, reducing you carbon footprint will depend in part on 'old' jobs as well as new green jobs being responsible for carbon reduction.
Article contiues on p15 of February National Safety.
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