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ACT launches plan to improve safety in the construction industry(Post)
WorkSafe ACT has recently launched an updated ‘Residential Construction Strategy for 2022-24’ to help improve safety in the residential construction industry.The Strategy launch was attended by Indus ...
Northern Territory announces inaugural Electrical Safety Week(Post)The Northern Territory will hold its inaugural electrical safety week from 4 to 8 September 2023 to raise awareness about electrical safety.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong underscored the ...
NSW Resources regulator releases quarterly safety report(Post)The NSW Resources regulator has published its safety report for the last quarter of 2022 to help the industry comply with OHS regulations.The report reveals that no fatal incidents occurred in the NS ...
Mastering Manual Handling: Your Visual Safety Guide(Post)Manual handling is a part of everyday work in many industries, yet it carries hidden risks that can lead to long-term injuries. From back strains and joint pain to more serious musculoskeletal disord ...
Raising awareness of farm safety for the next generation of farmers(Post)Raising awareness of farm safety for the next generation of farmers. WorkSafe Victoria urges farming families to prioritise safety and learn from the past during National Farm Safe ...
Darwin solar installers charged for fall safety violations(Post)A Darwin company and its manager are facing charges under the WHS Act for exposing workers to fall hazards.The Northern Territory's workplace safety watchdog said on Tuesday it has charged the c ...
Three serious falls prompt ladder safety warning(Post)A safety alert issued by SafeWork SA highlights the dangers involved with working at height on ladders.The safety regulator reminds the construction industry to identify whether a ladder offers the h ...
Safety in Automotive Workshops: Guide for Repair and Servicing Environments(Post)Think of the tools, machinery, and substances in a typical automotive workshop. The potential for accidents is all around, from heavy lifts and power tools to chemicals and fumes. That's why a proac ...
NSW Annual Mine Safety Performance Report Published(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released its annual mine safety performance report.The report provides a summary of the mining industry’s health and safety performance in 2022–23.The report reveals o ...
Sydney hosts global workplace health and Safety congress (Post)The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is taking place in Sydney this week.The event brings together 3000 delegates from more than 125 countries to discuss workplace health and safety.T ...
SafeWork SA allocates funding for innovative safety initiatives(Post)SafeWork SA has granted funding for projects focused on educating young workers about the dangers of electricity, creating a safety toolkit for Aboriginal workers, and implementing strategies to aid ...