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Farmer dies after being struck by tractor north of Perth(Post)
A farmer has died after being struck by a tractor in Western Australia on Tuesday evening.The 89-year-old man was reportedly unloading hay from the tractor when the vehicle slipped into gear, ro ...
Our New Diversity and Inclusion Policy: Building a Better Tomorrow(Post)Diversity and Inclusion are interconnected concepts crucial in the workplace and other social environments. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021, 27.6% of the population were ...
Young mine workers in Rockhampton encouraged to participate in free lung health assessments(Post)Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), the state's mining regulatory body, has cautioned that a number of former workers in Rockhampton could be neglecting a crucial medical diagnosis. Accor ...
Engineered stone confiscated in Victoria following implementation of ban(Post)Since Victoria's engineered stone ban began on 1 July, many stone suppliers and manufacturers have been caught off guard by random WorkSafe inspections, leading to the discovery of numerous illegal b ...
Thursday 22nd April 2021(Post)Building boom in Victoria leads to massive asbestos disposal challenge. Due to a building boom in Victoria, the challenge of removing and disposing of asbestos is tipped to rise from 178,000 ton ...
Why Your Company Needs Standard Operating Procedures?(Post)Standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be invaluable for business. They provide a valuable resource for employees to reference, ensuring that everyone is doing things the same way and reducing t ...
SafeWork SA files charges over unsafe lead exposure(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated legal action against an energy firm, claiming that the company subjected its employees to hazardous levels of lead while decommissioning its power station located near Adel ...
New study finds engineered stone contain other substances that can damage workers’ lungs(Post)A new study has revealed that silica is not the only substance in engineered stone products that can cause damage to the lungs.In a study led by Dr Chandnee Ramkissoon from the University of Ade ...
Safe Work Australia publishes online model Code of Practice for healthcare and social assistance sector(Post)Safe Work Australia has introduced an online format of the model Code of Practice pertaining to the healthcare and social assistance industry, which simplifies access to and application of this vita ...
ACT pays tribute to fallen workers(Post)ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner Jacqueline Agius has paid tribute to the workers who have died in workplace incidents at a National Workers’ Memorial ceremony.SafeWork Australia data shows 19 ...
WorkSafe releases updated asbestos guidelines for New Zealand workplaces(Post)New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator has issued an updated set of recommendations to assist businesses and workers in the safe handling and management of asbestos. According to WorkSafe, t ...
