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NSW reminds everyone to stay alert during National Asbestos Awareness Week
NSW Government is once again urging employers, workers, and home renovators statewide to maintain awareness of risks posed by asbestos. This annual reminder falls during National Asbestos Awareness Week, a dedicated period when authorities push safety messaging across e…
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WA's Victims of Dust Disease to Obtain Fair and Just Remuneration
As of 1 December, Western Australians suffering from illnesses caused by inhaling asbestos or silica dust gain fair access to compensation, thanks to enactment of the Civil Liability (Provisional Damages for Dust Diseases) Act 2024.
The WA Government has stated that this signif…
133 Australian Workers Killed at Work This Year
Safe Work Australia has recently published data revealing that 133 Australian workers have died in workplace incidents this year, underscoring an ongoing safety risk across multiple sectors. The transport, postal and warehousing industries lead with 41 fatalities.
Following closely is the agriculture, f…
NHVR reminds truckies to prioritise safety during extended wet weather and the beginning of the holiday season, calling on transport operators nationwide to check their heavy vehicle condition before hitting the road as above-average rainfall and increased traffic are expected this season.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) urges truck driver…
SafeWork NSW is urging farm workers to exercise care while operating side-by-side vehicles and quad bikes, following two tragic fatalities that occurred within a 24-hour period.
A man died on a Peelwood farm at 2.45pm on Tuesday (26 November) after the quad bike he was riding tipped over.
On Wednesday, November 27, at around 1pm, a farm manager lost…
WorkSafe Advises Workplaces to Remain Vigilant of the Risks Associated with Asbestos
WorkSafe Victoria is advising employers and tradies to prioritise safety measures when managing the risks associated with potentially lethal asbestos, which continues to be present in various workplaces and homes throughout the state.
Duty holders should treat asbest…
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Queensland's Asbestos Awareness Week brings attention to safety hazards posed by asbestos when using high-pressure water hoses, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland confirming that risks associated with high-pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences, and walls will be a central theme this year.
In short: using high-pressure…
Safe Work Australia's November News Update published, giving safety professionals fresh insight into national workplace health trends and emerging risk areas.
The federal regulator confirms this November edition illustrates its ongoing activities while conveying expert opinions from Agency professionals working across the health and safety landscape.…
Energex and Ergon Encourage Safe Installation of Christmas Lights to Avoid Electrical Dangers
As the holiday season draws near, Energex is advising both homeowners and businesses to implement heightened safety measures when installing Christmas lights and other electrically powered decorations. Ergon Energy network urges safe Christmas lights setup ac…
Enhanced Safeguards for Frontline Workers in Tasmania Now Implemented
The Tasmanian Government has expressed approval of the passing of the Sentencing Amendment (Presumptive Sentencing for Assaults on Frontline Workers) Bill 2024 by the Legislative Council, confirming that enhanced safeguards for frontline workers in Tasmania are now implemented acros…
New Safe Work Australia Information Sheet Supports Employers Communicating with Migrant and Multicultural Workers
Safe Work Australia has released a new information sheet designed to help employers communicate more effectively with migrant and multicultural workers about workplace health and safety. This resource also includes a case study focused on…
National Asbestos Awareness Week Highlights the Critical Issue of Safety
During this National Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December), the federal Government has acknowledged the harmful effects of asbestos on Australians. This annual observance reinforces why workplace and home safety around ageing building materials remains a priority fo…
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