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Updates to the Forest Safety Code of Practice come into effect in Tasmania(Post)
The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve the safety of people working in the forestry industry.The new Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2021 came into effect on ...
AIHS calls for free Rapid Antigen Tests for workers(Post)The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) wants the Federal Government to provide up to date and clear directions on COVID 19 management and prevention in workplaces.Australia’s national a ...
Workplace Violence - Creating a Safe Work Environment(Post)Nobody likes to think about aggression and violence in the workplace. However, it's an important issue to be aware of, especially given the potential for serious health and safety consequences. While ...
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Ways of Keeping a Safety Culture(Post)Workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents can be traced back to a failure to identify or recognise workplace hazards that were present or could have been prevented. A proactive hazard identific ...
Psychosocial hazards contributing to work-related stress(Post)Work-related stress is a significant problem in today's workplace. While many factors can contribute to work-related stress, psychosocial hazards are the most common. Psychosocial hazards are those t ...
New Zealand pest control business fined for exposing workers to hazardous substance(Post)A New Zealand pest control business has been fined $250,000 for exposing employees to toxic fumigants.WorkSafe New Zealand launched an investigation after workers suffered acute methyl bromide poison ...
Week 2 of National Safe Work Month!(Post)In the second week of supporting Safe Work Month, we will be focusing on the mental health of employees. Workplaces are not just physical spaces; they're also social and psychological enviro ...
Comcare investigation finds safety failures led to the death of young army recruit(Post)An investigation by federal workplace safety regulator, Comcare has found that safety failures led to the death of a young army recruit in April 2019. Comcare said the Defence Department failed ...
Two deaths on NSW farms in the span of one day prompts safety alert(Post)SafeWork NSW is urging farm workers to exercise caution while operating side-by-side vehicles and quad bikes, following two tragic fatalities that occurred within a 24-hour period.A man died on ...
Notifiable Incidents in Australia: What Business Owners Need to Know(Post)Incidents happen. It's an unfortunate reality of doing business. But in Australia, there's a specific set of guidelines that businesses must follow when it comes to notifiable incidents. In this blog ...
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant(Post)Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to pro ...
