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SafeWork SA assisting businesses in addressing psychosocial hazards(Post)
SafeWork SA, in conjunction with ReturnToWorkSA, has launched a free training initiative to support South Australian businesses in recognising and addressing psychosocial threats to employee well-be ...
167 Australian workers killed on the job so far this year(Post)According to preliminary data from Safe Work Australia, a total of 167 Australian workers have lost their lives at work since the start of this year. The transport, postal, and warehousing sector ha ...
WorkSafe NZ issues warning regarding safety net systems(Post)WorkSafe NZ has released a safety alert emphasising the significant health and safety hazards faced by workers when utilising safety net systems that have not undergone testing by an accredited ...
WorkSafe initiates legal charges following fatal incident involving balcony fall during renovation(Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against a landscaping firm following the death of a man who fell from the balcony of a Melbourne home that was in the process of being renovated.The workplace safety regula ...
The Top 5 Safety Management Documents Your Business Needs(Post)If you own a business, it's essential that you have the proper safety management documents in place to protect both your employees and your company. From Safe Work Method Statements to Standard Opera ...
NSW workplaces told to think about safety this festive season (Post)SafeWork NSW reminds workplaces across the State to prioritise safety during the holiday season.Head of SafeWork John Tansey said the busy pre-Christmas period is the most dangerous for workers in th ...
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 ...
Queensland to ban engineered stone from 1 July 2024(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland reminds workers in the building, renovation, fabrication, and construction sectors to take note of the forthcoming nationwide prohibition on the use, distributi ...
Melbourne builder penalised for exposing workers to fall risks(Post)Fines totalling $80,000 have been imposed on a Melbourne builder after being found guilty of failing to provide adequate fall protection, including for work conducted at heights exceeding 10 meters.F ...
Eighty-one Australian workers killed in first half of 2022(Post)Latest Safe Work Australia statistics show 81 Australian workers died on the job in the first half of 2022.The Transport, postal and warehousing industry had the highest number of work-related deaths ...
155 Australian workers died on the job in 2021(Post)Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show 155 Australian workers were killed at work in 2021, with the Transport, postal and warehousing industry recording the highest number of workplace death ...
