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Monday 12th April 2021(Post)
Adelaide playground exposed to asbestos material. On 23rd March 2021, Asbestos material was found by a child within mulch at an Adelaide kindergarten playground. Two further pieces of non-friabl ...
Guide to Starting With a Safety Management Plan in Australia(Post)In 2021, Australia recorded a total of 169 worker fatalities due to workplace accidents. Additionally, a report comparing survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's data ...
A Down-to-Earth Guide to Health and Safety for New Business Owners in Australia(Post)Congratulations on taking the entrepreneurial leap to start your own business! Going from an employee to an employer is an exciting but challenging transition. Whether you're brewing the perfect l ...
Safety in the Manufacturing Industry: Navigating Safe Work Practices(Post)Workers in the manufacturing industry are exposed to hazards such as body stress, falls, slips, trips, manual handling, musculoskeletal disorders, and working with dangerous machinery and equipment.
National Safe Work Month: Work Health and Safety Fundamentals for Small Businesses(Post)Safe Work Australia runs ‘National Safe Work Month’ every October. It's a time when employers and workers across the country are encouraged to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. The ...
Thursday 15th April 2021(Post)WorkSafe VIC issue safety alert following death of plant operator. WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding the risks associated with operating plant with inadequate guarding.The recent ...
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 ...
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, ...
Friday 30th April 2021(Post)Elevating work platform safety standards raised. New industry standards for elevating work platforms (EWP) have been set by WorkSafe, providing practical safety advice to employers and oper ...
Electrical Safety Tips for the Holiday Season(Post)The holiday season is a beautiful time of year. Unfortunately, each year electrical incidents are caused by faulty or non-compliant electrical equipment, including Christmas lights and decorations.&n ...
How to Write a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)(Page)How to Write a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) The Ultimate 20-Point Checklist What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? Understanding the Basics of SWMS A Safe Work Method Statement ( ...
