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NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priority report on psychosocial awareness(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued its compliance priority report addressing psychosocial awareness.This report reviews the specific assessments performed by the Regulator at small mines in the i ...
Victorian government enhances workplace safety through increased funding(Post)The Victorian Government has announced it will allocate $13.7 million in 2026/27 to ensure worker safety, increase workplace injury prevention efforts, and provide improved support for individuals r ...
New legislation enhances authority of SafeWork NSW(Post)The New South Wales government has successfully passed a law that officially recognises SafeWork NSW as a separate regulatory authority, reinforcing its commitment to worker safety. The State govern ...
Majority of Australian welders are exposed to elevated levels of harmful fumes, new study shows(Post)Recent research conducted by Curtin University shows that over 46,000 Australian welders are regularly exposed to hazardous fumes with potential carcinogenic effects at their workplaces, and there is ...
South Australian tribunal issues $150k in fines after worker falls from roof and dies(Post)A South Australian tribunal has fined an asbestos company $150,000 for breach of workplace safety rules under section 32 of the WHS Act 2012 (SA).The charges relate to an incident in which a 58-year- ...
Week 4 of National Safe Work Month focuses on working together to prevent occupational injuries(Post)During the 4th week of National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia explores how people can work together to promote health and safety in the workplace.Safe Work Australia says it is unfortunate tha ...
Safe Work Australia releases new yearly report(Post)Safe Work Australia has published its latest annual report, ‘Evidence Matters.’ Evidence Matters presents the research and data that form the foundation of Safe Work Australia's policy e ...
Collaborative Risk Management: Uniting for Workplace Safety(Post)The responsibility of risk management is no longer confined to a select few individuals. It's now a shared commitment that involves every team member. Collaborative risk management is not only a stra ...
Safe Work Australia launches new tools to help mitigate risks of gender-based violence in construction(Post)Safe Work Australia has launched a new collection of tools to assist employers in identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks related to gender-based violence in the construction sector. &ldqu ...
PCBU: Safeguarding Workplaces Through Responsible Leadership(Post)In Australia, the concept of "PCBU," or "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking," has emerged as a significant framework for safeguarding workplaces and promoting a safety culture. PCBUs are res ...
Air Conditioning Installation: Safe Work Practices(Post)Air conditioning installation is complex and demands careful attention to safety. From pressurised components and refrigerants to electrical wiring and ductwork, there's plenty that can go wrong. Thi ...
