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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 ...
Joint safety blitz targets border construction sites(Post)SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will visit construction sites in Mildura and Buronga as part of the ongoing Cross Border Construction Program to help employers and tradies comply with workplace he ...
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 ...
Tasmania supporting efforts to promote safety of roadworkers(Post)The Tasmanian Government has reaffirmed its support for the current industry campaign dedicated to the safety of roadworkers.The Civil Contractors Federation has recently unveiled the 2024 edition of ...
10 Safety Tips for Working Alone(Post)Working alone can be a lonely experience, and feeling isolated from your colleagues can be easy. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress, which can affect your work performance. Additionally, ...
WorkSafe operation reveals lead safety breaches(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has warned businesses of the potentially deadly risks of working with lead after inspectors issued improvement notices to 11 workplaces over unsafe practices in the past six months.
Australians urged to prioritise workplace safety this October(Post)With the latest figures showing 115 Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year, Safe Work Australia reminds all Australians to prioritise workplace health and safety during National ...
Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons(Post)Ergon Energy and Energex Network staff visited Queensland schools during this year’s Electrical Safety Week (4-8 September) to teach children about electrical safety as part of the 2023 Safety Heroes ...
NSW yearly mine safety performance report released(Post)The Annual mine safety performance report for 2024–25 has been released by the NSW Resources Regulator. The regulator states that the report offers a decade-long summary of safety performance ...