Business and Services - Health Services 

Health Services and Products for Businesses

• First Aid International is an Australian shop offering customisable first aid kits and first aid supplies at low prices with shipping anywhere in Australia. Their industrial first aid kits meet workplace health and safety requirements in each state. See our First Aid International shop review.
   
• Bad Backs - Established in 2000, Bad Backs was started by a group of typical back pain sufferers, who found it impossible to find a single source of information and products related to back pain management.  They offer back care products and ergonomic furniture to help improve posture and relieve back pain.
  • Ergonomic Seating - for comfort and improved productivity. Chair and Seat Cushions, Massage Chairs, Workstations, Kids seating, Office & Home Office Seating and Zero Gravity Recliners 
  • Lumbar Supports & Pillows to provide everyday therapeutic support and blissful comfort. Chair & Seat Cushions, Bed Rests & Leg Support Wedges and Pillows.  
• Hot & Cold Therapy Join the many connoisseurs of comfort who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of hot and cold packs for muscle pain relief, back aches, sore joints, arthritis, headaches and migraines.
• See our Bad Backs shop review.
   


• Docpods - Docpods orthotic innersoles are designed by a podiatrist (foot doctor) in conjunction with leading footwear retailers to relieve foot pain caused by over pronation (rolling in). This is achieved by aligning the foot to its ideal functional position. This allows the foot to function in a more efficient position creating less wear and tear on the many joints, muscles, and ligaments of the foot. Australian owned company based in Brisbane, delivers Australia and international.
   

Sources of information on workplace health and safety

• Australian Safety and Compensation Council - addresses national occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers' compensation policy, promoting discussion, research, and consistency across the states. Has some interesting research articles, for example on the principles of safe design.
• Australian Government Business Entry Point Occupational Health and Safety Information
• Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation for Commonwealth employees.
• Federal Safety Commissioner - for the building and construction industry.
• Standards Australia - develops Australian Standards® of public benefit and national interest and supports excellence in design and innovation through the Australian Design Awards.
• ACT WorkCover
• NSW Workers' Compensation Commission
• NT WorkSafe
• Q-COMP - regulates the workers' compensation scheme under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
• Queensland Department of Employment and Industrial Relations - Workplace Health and Safety
• SafeWork SA
• Victorian WorkCover Authority
• WorkCover NSW
• WorkCover Qld
• WorkCover SA
• WorkCover Tasmania
• WorkCover WA
• WorkSafe WA - Department of Consumer and Employment Protection