News, Tips & Advice

Cyclones can be unpredictable and dangerous, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Whether you’re at home, at work, or traveling, preparation is key to protecting yourself, your family, and your property. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe before, during, and after a cyclone.

When the skies open up, roads disappear, rivers swell, and what was a dry track in the morning can turn into a raging torrent by the afternoon. Flash floods are fast, unpredictable, and downright dangerous. So, whether on-site, on the road, or just trying to get home without needing a boat, here’s how to stay safe when the big wet rolls in.

The festive season is here! While many are celebrating, we know a number of people will still be hard at work during this busy time of year. Whether you’re commuting to your job, making deliveries, or running errands, the busy roads can be more dangerous than usual. With a bit of preparation and mindfulness, we can all help to keep ourselves and others safe.

This week’s theme is Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs). The musculoskeletal system is made up of muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues. MSIs can result from gradual wear and tear and/or sudden damage to these body parts.

This week’s theme is Risk Management which is integral to safe workplace. WorkPac’s risk management protocols include consideration of our corporate risks as well as those present at our client’s sites.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and encourages individuals and businesses to take important cybersecurity steps every day to Secure Our World and stay safe online.

This week’s focus is on understanding and preventing psychosocial hazards at work, that is, anything that could cause psychological harm (e.g. to mental health) occurring in the workplace setting.

At WorkPac the safety of our people is our key priority, we are proud to participate in National Safe Work Month 2024. It is a time for employers and workers across Australia to continue to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. This week’s theme is work health and safety fundamentals.