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SafeWork SA urges discussion on working at height safety procedures(Post)
This year’s ‘April No-Falls’ campaign kicked off on 1 April, and SafeWork SA reminds employers to discuss with workers about the safety measures they can take to reduce the risk of fall when working a
Warehouse Safety Management: Guide to Getting Started(Post)What is Warehouse Safety?Warehouse safety is a critical component of ensuring workers, visitors, and equipment safety and well-being in warehouse environments. At its core, warehouse safety is about r
State safety authorities to conduct construction safety blitz in the Albury-Wodonga region(Post)Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The we
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. F
Queensland roofing company, supervisor, fined over roof plunge(Post)A Queensland roofing company and its supervisor have recently pleaded guilty to workplace safety breaches after a worker sustained multiple injuries in a roof fall.The worker fell about seven metres f
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 proact
Cross-border blitz focused on protecting workers(Post)Safe Work NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will focus on falls and silica dust during a week-long safety inspection blitz in Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Inspectors will enlighten employers about their health and saf
Adelaide college fined after student drowns on school excursion(Post)An Adelaide college has been fined $420,000 after a student drowned on a school trip in March 2021.The 16-year-old student drowned after jumping into the water to rescue a fellow student. A SafeWork S
Construction safety blitz focuses on unsafe concreting practices (Post)Over the next three months, SafeWork NSW inspectors will be conducting a construction safety blitz targeting unsafe concreting practices.Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said an estimated 360,0
Guide to Managing Carpentry Safety in Australia: Understanding the Australian Standards for Carpentry(Post)Carpentry is a cornerstone of the Australian construction industry, playing a pivotal role in shaping homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure. The demand for carpenters and joiners continues t
Victorian education department and pool operator fined $180k for boy's drowning(Post)The Victorian Department of Education and a pool operator were collectively fined $180,000 following the death of a young boy on a school trip.The eight-year-old boy tragically died by drowning at a P
