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Managing WHS Risks and Preventing Harm(Post)
At its core, work health and safety is about managing risks and preventing harm. And while preventing workplace accidents and injuries should be a year-round priority, Safe Work Month provides an opp ...
New online course aims to protect NSW workers from Asbestos exposure(Post)SafeWork NSW has developed an online course to train workers on how to protect themselves from Asbestos exposure.The safety watchdog partnered with the Office of the Building Commissioner, NSW Enviro ...
Public comments sought on proposed psychological health regulations(Post)WorkSafe Victoria is seeking public comments on the proposed Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations.WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer ...
How To Keep Workers Safe at Work: Effective Policies and Procedures(Post)Healthy and Safe Workplace Every worker has the right to go home safe at the end of the day. To help make this happen, employers should have adequate safety documentation to manage risks. This incl ...
SafeWork SA encourages workplaces to prioritise prevention of injuries caused by body stress(Post)SafeWork SA is calling on businesses to reconsider their strategies concerning lifting and other risky manual activities in an effort to minimise injuries related to body stress. According to SafeWo ...
Cross border safety blitz to focus on falls prevention(Post)Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will begin visiting construction sites in the Albury and Wodonga region next week to help tradies reduce fall hazards.WorkSafe Executive Director He ...
Safety blitz for SA transport businesses(Post)SafeWork SA has commenced a campaign focused on transport businesses known for their history of significant work injury claims. The worksite inspections will reveal any non-compliance issues and hel ...
South Australians advised to prioritise safety when working near powerlines(Post)SafeWork SA, in collaboration with the state's electricity distributor, is urging the community to exercise caution about the serious hazards posed by working in proximity to overhead and undergroun ...
Rural Agricultural Health and Safety(Post)Comparing Farming to other Industries Living and working on a farm might sound less dangerous than working in a mine or on a construction site, yet this sector remains one of the most dangerous wor ...
Waste management firm sentenced following Sydney blaze (Post)A waste management firm has received a conviction and a financial penalty of $300,000 for contravening Commonwealth work health and safety regulations, following a fire in Sydney that caused serious ...
NSW intensifies measures to protect workers from dust-related diseases(Post)The New South Wales Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding workers against dust-related diseases by launching a new state-of-the-art Lung Health Mobile Clinic, which is funded at $ ...
