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Ergon advises operators of large vehicles and machinery to exercise caution when working near overhead powerlines(Post)
Regional Queensland’s electricity distributor, Ergon Energy, is advising all truck drivers, machinery operators, and workplaces to remain alert around overhead powerlines and electrical infras ...
Safe Work Australia releases new work-related injuries and fatalities data(Post)New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to ...
WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management(Post)WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management and detailed job planning. A worker was tasked with removing an elevated walkway at a quarry operation when he fell four metres to ...
New Research into Welding Safety(Post)New research into welding safety. Research by the NSW Government's Centre for Work Health and Safety is being embarked on to understand the effects of exposure to welding fumes by workers i ...
Unsafe Work Practices: Avoid These 10 Practices & Create a Safer Workplace(Post)Employers and workers need to understand the serious health risks associated with unsafe work practices. The 2023 Key Work Health and Safety Statistics from Australia report that the leading cau ...
Thursday 6th May 2021(Post)Young farm worker tells story of surviving an electric shock. When Jason Daniels was 17, he suffered horrific injuries from an electric shock after the grain auger he was moving connected with a ...
Wednesday 28th April 2021(Post)World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021. 28th April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. Today is a day of remembrance for those who have died from a work-r ...
Occupational lung disease target of new Safe Work Campaign(Post)Competent workers and direct supervision are a must when operating cranes. WorkSafe New Zealand has warned businesses that allowing staff without the appropriate training or supervision to opera ...
Week 3 of National Safe Work Month - Clean Air. Clean Lungs(Post)In the third week of supporting Safe Work Month, we will be focusing on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust. The Clean Air, Clear Lungs campaign is run by Safe Work Australia to raise ...
3 Types of Environmental Hazards in the Workplace (Post)Every day, we encounter various environmental hazards, both at home and in the workplace. Understanding these workplace hazards is crucial to safeguarding yourself and your employees. Over 60% o ...
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide(Post)Prevalence of Workplace Incidents in AustraliaInjuries in the workplace are a leading cause of fatalities and injury in Australia. While workplace accidents can happen in any industry, specific secto ...
