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SafeWork SA campaign looks at violence and aggression in the retail sector(Post)
SafeWork SA plans to conduct a state-wide compliance campaign early next month to look at the issue of violence and aggression in the retail sector. Inspectors will visit retail outlets both in metro ...
WorkSafe NZ faults disability care providers for not providing baths to the disabled(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is warning disability care providers not to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and safety.Last year, anintellectual disabilities service provider was s ...
Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check(Post)In January 2018, two workers were discovered dead inside a fibreglass tank on a purpose-built tri-axle trailer in Australia. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were related to the clean ...
Tuesday 4th May 2021(Post)$48k bill for clean up after painters ‘disgraceful’ actions. A painter has pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to three charges under the WHS Act for failing to protect workers and ...
NHVR urges truckies to make safety a priority throughout National Safe Work Month(Post)During this National Safe Work Month, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds the heavy vehicle sector that safety is a collective responsibility.The NHVR's data indicates that Australia’ ...
NHVR approves new Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety measures(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially approved the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice after thorough discussions with stakeholders to help the industry recognise dangers and ...
New codes of practice to handle psychosocial hazards in SA workplaces come into force(Post)New guidelines addressing psychosocial risks and sexual and gender-based harassment have been implemented in South Australia. The codes of practice for 'Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work and Sex ...
Key Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Traits to Cultivate a Safety Culture(Post)The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 highlights the critical role of safety leadership in the workplace, identifying it as a key component in fostering safe and healthy work ...
Mental Health at Work: Nurturing Employee Well-being(Post)Mental health issues rank as the third most significant health concern in Australia, following heart disease and cancer. Roughly 45% of Australians aged 16 to 85 are expected to face a mental il ...
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) vs Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What's the Difference?(Post)In high-risk industries, clear and effective safety documentation is non-negotiable. But for many businesses, the difference between a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and a Job Safety Analysis (JSA ...
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide(Post)Prevalence of Workplace Incidents in AustraliaInjuries in the workplace are a leading cause of fatalities and injury in Australia. While workplace accidents can happen in any industry, specific secto ...
