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WorkSafe charges company following death of traffic controller on freeway(Post)
WorkSafe Victoria has brought charges against a traffic management firm following a worker's death in a crash on the Eastern Freeway two years ago. The man, aged 58, was on duty checking streetlight ...
Safety warning issued after worker crushed by hay bale on Queensland property(Post)WorkSafe Queensland reminds workers about the risks associated with loading or unloading hay bales from trucks or trailers after a worker sustained serious spinal injuries when struck by a hay bale l ...
Integrating Office Ergonomics: Promoting Workplace Wellness(Post)Employees spend a significant portion of their day at their desks. On average, workers spend approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes daily sitting at their desks. About 76% of their workday is seated, a ...
Fire Safety Preparedness: A Comprehensive Workplace Guide(Post)Fire safety is an indispensable aspect of any workplace, as it protects lives and safeguards businesses from catastrophic losses. In Australia, fire is an enduring hazard that tragically results in a ...
How to Report a Hazard in the Workplace(Post)Keeping a safe workplace is one of the essential responsibilities of employers and employees alike. Establishing protocols for reporting potential health and safety hazards in the workplace can help ...
The Dangers of Working at Heights: A Guide to Workplace Safety(Post)Working at heights presents numerous hazards that can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities if not properly addressed. These risks are not limited to construction sites; they can be found in a w ...
The Hierarchy of Controls: How to Apply it in the Workplace(Post)This is the third in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. The Gold Standard for Managing Risk In Weeks 1 and 2, you learned how to identify hazards and assess their ...
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’ ...
National Safe Work Month: Work Health and Safety Fundamentals for Small Businesses(Post)Safe Work Australia runs ‘National Safe Work Month’ every October. It's a time when employers and workers across the country are encouraged to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. The ...
Creating an Inclusive WHS Plan for Employees with Disabilities(Post)Workplace inclusivity is a concept that is gaining increasing importance today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations, aim to ...
Implementing an Emergency Response Plan in the Workplace(Post)In emergencies, the response's speed and accuracy depend highly on the actions taken in the first moments. To minimise harm, employers must warn employees to evacuate, take shelter or go into lockdow ...
