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SafeWork SA issues warning after auger operator dies(Post)
A warning has been issued to businesses and their workers regarding the hazards of using augers, in light of a fatal incident involving a worker at a property south of Adelaide last month. SafeW ...
Safety warning issued after VIC worker falls from roof(Post)WorkSafe is advising employers to remember the importance of controlling the hazards involved in working at heights following an incident where a worker sustained injuries while carrying out roo ...
SafeWork SA introduces campaign to raise awareness about hearing loss(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated a campaign aimed at addressing the hazards linked to working in environments with high levels of noise.The campaign, set to run for six months, seeks to promote awareness re ...
WorkSafe inspection programs aims to address security issues at construction sites(Post)WorkSafe has launched a proactive inspection program to assess security concerns at construction sites in Western Australia.According to WorkSafe, the program will target various randomly-chosen site ...
Melbourne indoor play centre faces charges following serious fall that injured child(Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against a Melbourne indoor play centre after an eight-year-old child experienced a fractured spine from a fall of about seven metres from a rope ladder.WorkSafe accuses the ...
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 ...
NZ business allocates $323k for safety upgrades after employee sustains eye injuries(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has adopted a new safety commitment from a renowned household brand, which is primarily focused on AI technology that offers real-time hazard alerts.This follows an incident in M ...
WorkSafe to visit workplaces during national safe work month (Post)WorkSafe Victoria will visit workplaces across the State during this year’s National Safe Work Month to raise awareness of workplace health and safety.Workplace mental health, hazardous manual tasks, ...
