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SafeWork SA issues scaffolding collapse safety warning(Post)
Three separate incidents involving workers sustaining severe injuries from scaffold falls at residential construction sites have triggered a warning from SafeWork SA.One such incident took place ...
New WHS regulations for NSW mines and petroleum sites now in force(Post)The new Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022.This Regulation replaces the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulat ...
WA Department of Health issues extreme heat warning(Post)The WA Department of Health has issued a heat weather warning, with temperatures expected to soar past 40 degrees in the Perth metropolitan area.The health department reminds Western Australians to b ...
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 ...
What is a Safety Management System (SMS) and Why Your Business Should Implement(Post)Creating a safe workplace isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s a moral responsibility we have with the people we work with and a smart business move. Whether you run a small operation or ...
SafeWork NSW encourages workplaces to prioritise safety when conducting flood cleanup(Post)SafeWork NSW is calling on people in flood-impacted areas to be cautious of hazards as they resume work and commence the cleanup activities. SafeWork said workplaces must thoroughly evaluate the dan ...
New SafeWork SA initiative focuses on slip and trip risks in workplaces(Post)Workplace health and safety watchdog, SafeWork SA, has recently initiated a campaign focused on slip and trip hazards to increase awareness on how to ensure the safety of South Australians at their ...
Charges filed after worker dies from fall at VIC construction site(Post)In the aftermath of a worker's death in the hospital resulting from a three-meter fall at a building site in Glen Waverley two years ago, WorkSafe Victoria has recently initiated charges against a ca ...
Near miss incident underscores the risks posed by unsecured lifting jibs(Post)The potential hazards associated with the use of unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts have been brought to attention following a recent near miss incident in South Australia.According to SafeWork SA, ...
SafeWork SA issues carbon monoxide safety alert(Post)SafeWork SA is cautioning workplaces about the hazards associated with the use of fuel-powered vehicles and machinery in indoor settings following a series of recent carbon monoxide poisoning inciden ...
NT WorkSafe urges workplaces to secure septic tanks lids(Post)NT WorkSafe is reiterating its call for all workplaces in the Territory to examine the lids of septic tanks on their properties to ensure they are both safe and properly secured.“Despite three incide ...
