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Safe Work Australia creates new materials to mitigate risks of online harassment in the workplace(Post)
Safe Work Australia, in collaboration with eSafety, has created useful resources for managing the risks associated with online abuse in the workplace. “The new resources, including a dow ...
Queensland mine safety regulator urges operators to take proactive measures in anticipation of the storm season(Post)Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is calling on mine operators to make preparations ahead of the approaching storm season.The storm season commences in November and generally concludes by ...
Caution issued to New Zealand dairy industry following fatal incident in milking shed(Post)In response to a recent fatal incident in a Waikato milking shed, WorkSafe New Zealand is urging the dairy industry to reconsider its use of slide pulsators.A worker sustained fatal injuries after hi ...
SafeWork SA reminds businesses to conduct regular maintenance on trees(Post)SafeWork SA has recently issued a reminder to businesses to conduct regular tree inspections following a series of recent incidents where people were seriously injured by falling branches.In February ...
New taskforce to tackle silica hazards in tunnelling projects across NSW(Post)The NSW Government has created a new Expert Taskforce to manage and tackle health hazards linked to silica exposure for workers involved in tunnelling projects. The Taskforce, which includes represe ...
New Zealand steel manufacturer fined after worker killed in crushing incident(Post)A New Zealand steel manufacturing firm has recently received a fine of $330,000 after a worker was fatally injured when nine tonnes of poorly loaded steel fell on him four years ago.In November 2020, ...
The Importance of Conducting Risk Assessments to Keep Workplace Safety in Check(Post)One of the most important things you can do is conduct a risk assessment when it comes to workplace safety. These are fundamental in managing workplace health and safety. Imagine commencing electri ...
Safe Work Australia invites comments on Asbestos Framework Review(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking input on the Asbestos Framework Review, which is assessing ways to enhance the model WHS framework to more effectively manage risks and facilitate the prioritised elim ...
New CQUniversity study focuses on addressing farm fatigue(Post)Researchers at CQUniversity are extending an invitation to farmers to engage in discussions regarding farm fatigue management. This initiative marks a pioneering effort in Australia aimed at enhancin ...
WorkSafe Tasmania targeting construction, transport and distillery sectors this year(Post)Tasmania's WHS regulator has announced that inspectors will make both planned and unannounced visits to workplaces this year, to make sure they are managing health and safety risks.WorkSafe Tasmania ...
Top 10 Workplace Hazards(Post)Are you aware of these common workplace dangers? We know it can be overwhelming trying to keep your Health and Safety in check. Health and safety should always be a top priority in the workplac ...
