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NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priority report on psychosocial awareness(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued its compliance priority report addressing psychosocial awareness.This report reviews the specific assessments performed by the Regulator at small mines in the i ...
WorkSafe WA issues reminder on mobile plant safety following two fatal incidents(Post)Following two tragic incidents in WA workplaces last week, WorkSafe is reminding employers to carefully assess their safety procedures regarding mobile plant.WorkSafe says it is probing both incident ...
Creating an Inclusive WHS Plan for Employees with Disabilities(Post)Workplace inclusivity is a concept that is gaining increasing importance today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations, aim to ...
Drafting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Best Practices and Common Mistakes(Post)A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a step-by-step way to look at job tasks to find dangers and figure out the best ways to do the jobs safely. It's a big part of keeping a workplace safe and involves eve ...
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment(Post)Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect thei ...
NSW mine operators encouraged to make necessary preparations for the upcoming storm season(Post)NSW mines are urged to stay vigilant and get ready for the regular storm season which spans from October to March annually.The regulator says storms can significantly affect mining activities, highli ...
Safety blitz targets SA aged care homes(Post)SafeWork SA is conducting audits on residential aged care facilities in South Australia to mitigate the potential risks of injury to residents and workers.Inspectors are currently carrying out c ...
What is a Scaffold: Hazards, Standards, and Installation of Scaffolding(Post)Scaffolding Explained A scaffold is a movable or temporary platform that provides workers access to a work area when working at a height above the floor or ground. They are erected using scaffolding ...
Death of a residential care user(Post)Death of a residential care user left alone in the bath. A company that provides community residential support services to people with intellectual disabilities has been sentenced over the ...
Safety first for property managers(Post)Commercial building and property managers have a shared responsibility with tenants regarding WHS. They need to make sure that the property is safe for tenants and that any potential health, safety, ...
WorkSafe issues mobile plant safety reminder(Post)WorkSafe is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly ...