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CHG is very pleased to partner with SafeWork SA again in 2010 and facilitate several education sessions covering a range of occupational health topics.
CHG is a specialist provider of services in pre-employment assessments, injury prevention and management, health promotion and training. CHG employs a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ergonomists, psychologists, exercise physiologists and rehabilitation consultants.
Partnering with SafeWork SA to educate and inform South Australian workers and employers, CHG was pleased to present six sessions on 26 October during Safe Work Week.
Early Intervention Approach for Supervisors and RRTWCs
Responding to Workplace Trauma
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Management: A holistic approach
Understanding Chronic Pain – from an employer’s perspective
Occupational Hygiene Programs
Integration of medical, psychology and injury prevention services into holistic health promotion programs
To find out more about topics covered in these sessions, please contact CHG on telephone (08) 8354 9888 or training@chg.net.au
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In 1895, Augusta Zadow became the first female Inspector of Factories in South Australia. She played a crucial role in securing better conditions for workers in factories, particularly women and children. Many of the working conditions we now take for granted are due to the efforts of Augusta Zadow.
The annual Zadow Awards were introduced in 1994 (Centenary of the Factories Act and Women's Suffrage in South Australia) in recognition of the work carried out by Zadow, who worked tirelessly to bring about health and safety reforms in the workplace.
In 2005, the Augusta Zadow Scholarships were initiated. Two annual scholarships of up to $10,000 each are awarded each year to assist with occupational health, safety and welfare improvements undertaken by, or for the benefit of, women in South Australia.
Scholarships are to be used to undertake further education, research and/or occupational health, safety and welfare initiatives.
This year, scholarship applications must be submitted together with any necessary supporting material by 5.00pm Friday 27 August 2010. To find out more, visit www.safework.sa.gov.au
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South Australia is now operating under the new Approved Code of Practice for Working Hours, which took effect on 1 July 2010.
According to the Minister for Industrial Relations Paul Holloway said the new Code specifically addresses workplace issues that might arise, such as extended hours, shiftwork and on-call work.
Code today specific guidance on appropriate occupational health, safety and welfare arrangements for working hours is now available for the first time in South Australia.
The Approved Code of Practice for Working Hours recognises the significant risk excessive working hours, and the resulting fatigue, may pose to the health, safety and welfare of South Australian workers and their families.
Minister Holloway says the Code reflects a contemporary understanding on working hours, work intensification and work-life balance, and provides a best practice approach to formulating policy on rostering and hours of work.
The Code has been approved by the government under Section 63 of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 and can be found online at: www.safework.sa.gov.au.
CHG can assist your managers to better understand this Code of Practice and gain confidence to manage risks associated with shift work by using the Code’s risk assessment tool and associated resources. CHG can also provide onsite training for employees in “managing shift work and fatigue” – full of practical skills to help employees get better sleep, balance home and work, and manage their shifts more effectively. For further information about these training programs, contact our Training Hotline on (08) 8352 9888.
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For 35 years, 'Life. Be in it.' has been offering active, fun and creative experiences that encourage people to "Live More of Your Life and Be More Active". The organisation – and its iconic characters Norm and Libby – have been encouraging Australians to be more active for decades, and that is a message that is particularly important to CHG. CHG is a leading provider of corporate health solutions and workplace
health promotion, and increasing physical activity is an integral part
of our message about reaching and maintaining health goals.
Given the synergies between the two organisations, CHG has come on board as a Major Sponsor of the 2010 ‘be active Corporate Cup’, which this year celebrates its 30th Anniversary. The ‘be active Corporate Cup’ starts on 4 August 2010, and occurs every fortnight over a 16 week period. The event is held in the city on Linear Park around the River Torrens, in the south at Flinders University, in the north at Mawson Lakes and in the west at Port Adelaide.
Why not use the 2010 ‘be active Corporate Cup’ to increase the level of physical activity in your workplace, and have fun and some healthy competition along the way!
To find out more or to register your team, visit the ‘Life. Be in it’ South Australian website www.sa.lifebeinit.org
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On 30 April 2010, WorkCover Board Chair Mr Philip Bentley announced the appointment of Mr Rob Thomson from New South Wales as the new Chief Executive Officer of WorkCoverSA. Mr Thomson replaces Ms Julia Davison who led WorkCover through a significant period of change since March 2004.
Mr Thomson has extensive leadership experience in the insurance industry and workers compensation schemes. His most recent role as General Manager Workers Compensation Division for WorkCover New South Wales. Mr Thomson commenced his role with WorkCover SA on 15 June 2010.
For further details, see the Board Chair's media release on the WorkCover website www.workcover.com/site/workcover/news_and_media/latest_news.aspx
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