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Cross-border blitz helps improve construction safety (Post)
Workplace safety inspectors issued a total of 47 improvement notices during a recent construction blitz on the NSW/Victoria border. WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW inspectors visited more than 35 ...
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 ( ...
Australia seafood industry launches safety program(Post)Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched a four-year safety prog ...
Program aims to improve safety in the construction industry (Post)WorkSafe Victoria is encouraging small to medium-sized businesses to sign up to the Occupational Health and Safety Essentials Program. According to WorkSafe figures, construction is one of the most d ...
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland facing Independent review(Post)The Queensland Government has launched an independent review of the State’s workplace safety regulator.The review will be led by business leader, Greg Quinn and aims to ensure Workplace Health and Sa ...
2024 Farm safety calendar competition winners announced(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has recently announced the winners of the 2024 Farm safety calendar competition. More than 1400 kids participated in this year’s competition.The 12 winne ...
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) vs Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What's the Difference?(Post)In high-risk industries, clear and effective safety documentation is non-negotiable. But for many businesses, the difference between a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and a Job Safety Analysis (JSA ...
WorkSafe issues silica dust safety warning(Post)WorkSafe NZ has issued a safety alert underscoring the grave health and safety dangers posed by high levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure for workers in the stone benchtop industry.
Essential Energy urges safety with Christmas lights(Post)Essential Energy reminds customers to put safety first when hanging Christmas lights this holiday season.The electricity distributor has provided customers with electrical safety tips for the home.“C ...
Joint inspection blitz uncovers safety failings (Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW inspected more than 40 construction sites last month, issuing improvement notices and holding information sessions. The joint inspection blitz focused on working at ...
Farm workers urged to put safety first(Post)This week is National Farm Safety Week, and FarmSafe Australia has released its Safer Farms 2023 report which reveals agriculture remains Australia’s most hazardous occupation.The report shows 55 far ...