Labourforce News

Working with Plant & Equipment

No matter what piece of equipment a host client has, they all have their own specific risks and hazards associated with them which you as a worker need to become familiar with.

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COVID-19 Update – Jan 2021

We have seen fresh outbreaks of COVID into other states as well as notification of a new strand which is more infectious. This message is a reminder to you all to remain COVID Safe no matter where you live or work.

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Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds

The Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation is an initiative between road transport, warehousing and logistics operators to support drivers and logistics workers with issues relating to mental health and physical wellbeing.

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Truck driver workforce shortages: A perfect storm

There is essentially a perfect storm facing supply of truck drivers in the Australian transport industry. Labourforce has published a report that focuses on the five major issues that require a collective industry response that is practical, relevant, adds value to the businesses in the sector and can help solve the key long term challenges.

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Look Right

Look right, look left, and look right again. As children, safety messages are hammered home and we learn to cross the street safely. But as adults, there’s a disconnect. Despite a growing focus on safety, work-related injuries, illnesses, and death cost Australians more than $60 billion a year.

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