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WorkSafe calls on businesses to prioritise asbestos safety following recent prosecutions(Post)
New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator says two recent prosecutions show much needs to be done to reduce asbestos exposure risks.Asbestos is New Zealand’s leading cause of workplace deaths, ac ...
New Commonwealth Code of Practice now in effect(Post)The Australian Government has officially approved a new code of practice designed to aid in the enforcement of modified Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, which specify how organisations shoul ...
Emphasising Mental Health in the Workplace: Occupational Health Beyond the Basics(Post)Every year, more than 4 million Australians encounter mental health challenges and require treatment and recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates Australia's suicide r ...
3 Types of Environmental Hazards in the Workplace (Post)Every day, we encounter various environmental hazards, both at home and in the workplace. Understanding these workplace hazards is crucial to safeguarding yourself and your employees. Over 60% o ...
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges(Post)Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplace safety has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept into a tangible reality. Examples include AI-enabled wearable devices that can track workers' v ...
Rural Agricultural Health and Safety(Post)Comparing Farming to other Industries Living and working on a farm might sound less dangerous than working in a mine or on a construction site, yet this sector remains one of the most dangerous wor ...
New regulations to help prevent work-related psychological injuries in South Australia(Post)New regulations to help workplaces manage the risks of psychological injuries will be introduced in South Australia at the end of this year.According to SafeWork SA, psychological illnesses affect wo ...
The Future of Work: Safe, Healthy, And Productive Work For All(Post)In recent years, there have been significant changes in the way work is done. With advances in digital technology and changes in employment patterns, several factors may affect workplace safety in ...
Coronavirus Workplace Health & Safety – What you need to know (Post)Understanding Coronavirus The 2019 Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China and has quickly spread across the globe – including to Australia. To date, ther ...
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&nb ...
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 ...
