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Tuesday 4th May 2021(Post)
$48k bill for clean up after painters ‘disgraceful’ actions. A painter has pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to three charges under the WHS Act for failing to protect workers and ...
New regulations for road worker safety take effect in Victoria(Post)The Victorian Government is implementing stronger protections for roadside workers, thereby supporting drivers in various scenarios, including responding to crashes, vehicle failures, or urgent life ...
Friday 26th February 2021(Post)New asbestos regulations to take effect in coming months. WorkSafe Queensland has announced that as of May 1, 2021, low-density asbestos fibreboard (LDB), also known as asbestos insulating board ...
SafeWork to concentrate on adherence to safety regulations at Sydney Easter Show(Post)SafeWork NSW says it is actively working with the organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to secure the safety of an estimated 800,000 visitors. This initiative includes detailed inspections and ...
The Hierarchy of Controls: How to Apply it in the Workplace(Post)This is the third in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. The Gold Standard for Managing Risk In Weeks 1 and 2, you learned how to identify hazards and assess their ...
Sustainable Work Practices and Impact of Environmentally-friendly Safety Equipment(Post)As the world grapples with environmental challenges, industries increasingly recognise the need to further integrate sustainability and eco-conscious practices into all facets of operations. This is ...
Tuesday 2nd March 2021(Post)Farmers urged to put safety first. Agriculture remains one of Victoria's most dangerous industries despite only employing about two per cent of its workers. Victorian farmers and workers make up ...
10 Common WHS Misconceptions and How to Address Them(Post)Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is essential for protecting workers and meeting legal requirements. However, misconceptions about WHS can lead to poor safety practices, non-compliance, and inc ...
WHS officers to assist in eliminating workplace violence in Queensland schools(Post)The Queensland Government is implementing a renewed approach to Queensland's education system with the introduction of almost 140 Workplace Health and Safety Officers to confront workplace violence ...
Modern Slavery: Shining a Light on a Global Human Rights Issue(Post)It is shocking and saddening that slavery persists today despite the many strides made in human rights over the past century. In many ways, this crisis of human trafficking and forced labour is even ...
Protecting Your Ears During Hearing Awareness Week(Post)With Hearing Awareness Week taking place from March 1st to 7th and World Hearing Day observed on the 3rd of March, it is an important time to focus on hearing safety in the workplace.Hearing loss is ...
