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SafeWork implementing compliance campaign focused on mobile plants, machinery, and vehicles(Post)
SafeWork NSW inspectors are actively carrying out a targeted compliance operation across the state to decrease workplace injuries related to mobile plant, fixed machinery, and vehicles. So far, they ...
Safe Work Australia releases new solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) fact sheet(Post)Safe Work Australia has produced a fact sheet on the risks of solar UVR exposure at work.Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with at least two in three Australians bei ...
WorkSafe Victoria warns farm workers about the dangers of overhead powerlines (Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert about the dangers of overhead powerlines on farms following reports of large machinery making contact with powerlines across Victoria and South Australia.T ...
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 ...
Victorian company fined following fatal crushing(Post)A Melbourne-based company has been fined $225,000 after a manager was crushed to death inside a shipping container more than three years ago.The truck body manufacturer had earlier pleaded guilt ...
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’ ...
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 ...
Why Your Company Needs Standard Operating Procedures?(Post)Standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be invaluable for business. They provide a valuable resource for employees to reference, ensuring that everyone is doing things the same way and reducing t ...
Safe Work Australia releases new model code of practice: Elevating Work Platforms(Post)Safe Work Australia has published the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. This model code serves as a practical resource for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders on how to address ...
Theme for this year's National Safe Work Month unveiled(Post)Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for this year's National Safe Work Month. October is designated as National Safe Work Month – a time to dedicate efforts to establishing safe and he ...
Extreme weather triggers WorkSafe alert for outdoor workers(Post)WorkSafe is encouraging businesses operating in areas affected by weather conditions to put in place comprehensive procedures to protect their workforce, as red rain alerts continue to be in effect ...