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SafeWork SA compliance campaign targets childcare centres and schools (Post)
SafeWork SA inspectors will be visiting childcare centres, and schools in both metropolitan and regional areas to ensure that playground operators are managing the risks associated with creating a saf
Wednesday 12th May 2021(Post)Safety with asbestos a priority. SafeWork SA will commence proactive compliance audits of licensed asbestos removal jobs to ensure they meet the required regulations.Beginning on 10 May 2021, SafeWork
SafeWork SA introduces campaign to raise awareness about hearing loss(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated a campaign aimed at addressing the hazards linked to working in environments with high levels of noise.The campaign, set to run for six months, seeks to promote awareness reg
Safety blitz targets SA aged care homes(Post)SafeWork SA is conducting audits on residential aged care facilities in South Australia to mitigate the potential risks of injury to residents and workers.Inspectors are currently carrying out complia
SA farm business releases safety video after skid steer loader incident(Post)A video highlighting the importance of farm safety has been released in South Australia.The short video was produced by a farm business after a worker suffered multiple fractures in a skid steer loade
Queensland initiates campaign to decrease severe workplace injuries and deaths(Post)The Queensland Government has unveiled a safety campaign designed to bolster safety outcomes in key sectors, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and social assistance.The State Governme
Transitioning to Proactive WHS Management: Steps for Success(Post)While Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management is essential for protecting employees and ensuring operational efficiency, many organisations still operate with a reactive approach, responding to i
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia(Post)Quality is the degree to which a product or service meets the customer's needs or expectations. In simple words, quality is about meeting or exceeding expectations. Therefore, a Quality Management Sys
Friday 23rd April 2021(Post)Parks Victoria fined $100,000 over serious injuries. On Monday, Parks Victoria was issued a $100,000 fine after two men were seriously injured when riding motorbikes within a nature reserve.The incide
Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: An Essential Guide to Australian Compliance(Post)Plant and equipment form the backbone of countless Australian industries. From heavy-duty machinery in mining and construction to specialised tools in manufacturing and agriculture, plant enable produ
New campaign to focus on lead risk management in SA(Post)SafeWork SA has introduced a fresh campaign focused on businesses dealing with lead to ensure the well-being and safety of their workers. In the next year, SafeWork SA inspectors will carry out work
