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Fall from scaffolding triggers safety warning(Post)
Construction workers have been warned not to modify scaffolding if they are not authorised to do so following an incident in which a worker fell through a void they had created at a Darwin constructi ...
SafeWork targets oyster farms in safety blitz(Post)Safe Work NSW is conducting a safety blitz in the state’s oyster farms in an effort to prevent work-related injuries. The safety watchdog says its inspectors will ensure farm machinery and equipment ...
Deadline looms for 2023 Comcare safety awards (Post)Comcare encourages employers and workers to submit entries for this year’s Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards before the closing date.Entries must be received by 5pm Sunday 30 April 2023.
Inflatable slide company fined for safety breaches(Post)An inflatable slide operator has been fined for workplace safety failures after a mammoth slide collapsed in Whangamatā in December 2020.Several people, mostly children, fell from heights of about tw ...
10 Common Safety Hazards in the Hospitality Industry(Post)The hospitality industry, covering hotels, restaurants, takeaway food services, and bars, is known for its vibrant atmosphere but also faces significant safety challenges. In Australia, the rate of i ...
NSW workplace safety watchdog issues more than 500 non-compliance notices in largest safety campaign in ten years(Post)The New South Wales Government says its efforts to bolster SafeWork NSW are proving effective, highlighted by the largest compliance crackdown in a decade, which has led to the issuance of over 500 ...
Program for the 23rd World Congress on safety released(Post)SafeWork NSW, the International Labour Organisation, and the International Social Security Organisation have recently released the draft program for the 23rd World Congress on occupational health and ...
Safety in the Manufacturing Industry: Navigating Safe Work Practices(Post)Workers in the manufacturing industry are exposed to hazards such as body stress, falls, slips, trips, manual handling, musculoskeletal disorders, and working with dangerous machinery and equipment.
Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia(Post)Safety is a priority for those involved in construction, considering that construction sites pose one of the highest risks across various industries. To protect workers, Workplace Health and Safety ( ...
Safety blitz for SA transport businesses(Post)SafeWork SA has commenced a campaign focused on transport businesses known for their history of significant work injury claims. The worksite inspections will reveal any non-compliance issues and hel ...
Warehouse Safety Management: Guide to Getting Started(Post)What is Warehouse Safety?Warehouse safety is a critical component of ensuring workers, visitors, and equipment safety and well-being in warehouse environments. At its core, warehouse safety is about ...