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Safe Work Australia’s new SWMS guide aims to debunk certain misconceptions surrounding SWMS(Post)
Safe Work Australia has released a new SWMS guide which explains the importance of a SWMS; when it is necessary and how to use it. The guide has videos and ‘interactive elements that can be used for ...
Charges laid after worker struck by heavy steel beams(Post)A transport company faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act following an incident in which a truck driver suffered serious injuries after several steel beams fell on him.WorkSafe said a lo ...
Safe Work Australia releases new model code of practice: Elevating Work Platforms(Post)Safe Work Australia has published the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. This model code serves as a practical resource for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders on how to address ...
Safe Work Australia releases new model Code of Practice to address risks posed by silica dust in the workplace(Post)Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice for controlling respirable crystalline silica risks at work to safeguard employees from silica exposure. The federal safety agency ...
VIC company fined after a worker's arm became trapped in a shredder(Post)A Victorian scrap metal recycler received a $40,000 fine due to an incident involving a contractor whose arm became trapped in a machine lacking proper guarding.The company received its sentenci ...
South Australian businesses warned about the dangers of working on energised machinery(Post)SafeWork SA is warning businesses about the dangers of working on energised machinery after a worker sustained serious injuries last month.SafeWork SA said the worker was cleaning a product tank on A ...
Melbourne bakery faces manslaughter charges after worker’s fatal fall (Post)A Melbourne bakery has been charged with workplace manslaughter charges after a labourer fell 4m to their death.The 53-year-old worker fell onto a concrete floor while working at a Melbourne warehous ...
WorkSafe urges businesses to prepare cyclone contingency plans as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa looms(Post)WorkSafe WA reminds businesses to ensure they have a cyclone contingency plan in place as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa edges towards the N-W coast.WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said it is importa ...
Deadline nears for submissions on planned engineered stone ban(Post)The deadline for making submissions on the proposed engineered stone ban is approaching, and Safe Work Australia encourages stakeholders to send their feedback through Safe Work Australia’s Engage we ...
WorkSafe inspection finds unsafe levels of carbon monoxide in cylinders at East Gippsland shop(Post)WorkSafe Victoria is warning divers who filled their tanks or cylinders at an East Gippsland dive shop not to use them after unsafe carbon monoxide levels were found.An inspection conducted by the sa ...
Safe Work Australia seeks input for National Safe Work Month theme(Post)October is National Safe Work Month- a time to focus on improving workplace health and safety.This year, Safe Work Australia is seeking your thoughts on the 2022 campaign.“We’d like to hear from you ...
