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160 Australian workers died on the job in 2022(Post)
The latest Safe Work Australia figures show 160 Australian workers were killed on the job in 2022.The Transport, postal & warehousing industry leads with 65 fatalities, Agriculture, forestry & ...
Top 10 Safety Forms Every Site Supervisor Should Have(Post)Running a safe construction site is about more than PPE and toolbox talks. Clear, consistent documentation keeps jobs on track, hazards under control, and compliance risks off your shoulders. For sup ...
SafeWork SA commences compliance campaigns in response to surge in occupational fatalities(Post)SafeWork SA is commencing a range of compliance initiatives focused on various industries due to a surge in workplace deaths this year. To date, there have been 22 deaths attributed to workplace inc ...
Contractor avoids court over Sydney workplace incident(Post)The federal work health and safety regulator, Comcare has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a contractor after a worker was injured in a fall more than three years ago. The contractor was char ...
Builder fined $100K over worker fall(Post)A construction company has been found guilty and penalised with a fine of $100,000 by the District Court of NSW following a prosecution initiated by the State’s workplace safety watchdog. The ...
WorkSafe reminds employers to manage risks associated with structural steel collapse (Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of managing the risks associated with structural steel collapse during construction.According to the alert, “a long span steel ...
Safe Work NSW urged to ramp up workplace inspections(Post)New South Wales Work Health and Safety Minister Sophie Cotsis calls on the state’s workplace health and safety regulator to step up efforts to protect workers amid a rise in injuries and fatalities.
What is a Scaffold: Hazards, Standards, and Installation of Scaffolding(Post)Scaffolding Explained A scaffold is a movable or temporary platform that provides workers access to a work area when working at a height above the floor or ground. They are erected using scaffolding ...
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment(Post)Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect thei ...
Cross-border blitz focused on protecting workers(Post)Safe Work NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will focus on falls and silica dust during a week-long safety inspection blitz in Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Inspectors will enlighten employers about their hea ...
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Frequently Asked Questions(Page)// Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) FAQ's Looking for answers? Below is an FAQ that will hopefully answer most of your questions. Simply click our frequently asked questions to read the ...
