Work-Related Fatality Rate in Australia
Australia has made notable progress in reducing its work-related fatality rate, yet the data reveals a persistent and complex issue. In 2023, Safe Work Australia reported 200 workplace deaths due to traumatic injuries, translating to a fatality rate of 1.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. This figure, while consistent with the five-year average, remains a critical concern for public health, policy, and workplace safety. Over the past decade, Australia’s work-related fatality rate has dropped by 19%, from 1.7 fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2013 to 1.4 in 2023. This progress reflects improved safety regulations, increased awareness, and technological advancements in safety
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Sugar brings joy to all of us in some form, it could be your morning coffee, a soft drink at lunch or an ice cream for dessert. Many prefer its substitutes though, especially when it comes to soft drink. How many are there & are they a healthy alternative to sugar? Sugar is a natural carbohydrate found in many foods and a contributing source of energy for our bodies. The most familiar form is sucrose; a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. Other common sugars include glucose (dextrose), fructose which is found in fruit, lactose found in dairy products and
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The Australian sausage is an integral part of the country’s broader meat Industry, which continues to thrive amid evolving consumer tastes, food trends, and a strong export market. Sausages are a staple in Australian households & at events, but do we know what is really in a sausage? Whilst we are lucky enough to have strict food safety regulations in this country it is still under question & the answer is not always ready to be heard. In Australia, sausage is a blend of meat, generally beef or pork, fat, seasonings, and binders. Traditional sausages are encased in natural casings
... read moreRecycling for a cleaner future
Australia needs to greatly improve when it comes to plastics and recycling. While our country is known for its landscapes and natural beauty, we are also gaining an unfortunate reputation for our staggering levels of plastic waste. In fact, recent data reveals that we have one of the highest per capita single-use plastic waste rates in the world, currently around 59kgs (approx.) per person with Singapore taking first place with 76kgs (approx.) per person & Oman currently sitting in third place with 56kgs per person (approx.). On average, Australians generate approximately 76 million tonnes of waste each year, with less
... read moreLoss prevention and risk management – Part 2
Part 2: Policy and written statement
The policy is a written summary of management’s dedication to the elimination of business exposures, loss prevention and progressive risk reduction.
Management’s intent must be consistently communicated throughout the business regarding the strategic control and elimination of the root causes for damage, harm, injury, illness, or loss.
... read moreLoss prevention and risk management – Part 1
Part 1: Introduction
Management commitment is the foundation of a strategic plan targeting loss prevention and risk management.
Management has the responsibility of either manufacturing products and / or supplying services which generate profit.
If an organisation, its assets, infrastructure and / or personnel are negatively impacted by hazards then profits are rapidly eroded.
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