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Sustainable Work Practices and Impact of Environmentally-friendly Safety Equipment(Post)
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, industries increasingly recognise the need to further integrate sustainability and eco-conscious practices into all facets of operations. This is ...
New laws prioritise mental health in Victoria(Post)Victorian employers are now required to take certain actions to recognise psychosocial hazards and manage work-related mental health risks. Effective from December 1, 2025, the Occupational Health a ...
WA company fined after worker suffers fall from height injuries(Post)A WA building company has been fined $45,000 after a worker fell about three metres through a void and sustained multiple injuries three years ago.The man was working at a Perth construction site in ...
Australia's Health and Safety Trends and Predictions in 2024(Post)The Health and Safety sector is gearing up for remarkable advancements and transformations this year. This blog will explore emerging trends and predictions to shape Australia's health and safety lan ...
SA livestock feed company to pay $390k for fatal workplace incident(Post)The South Australian Employment Tribunal has fined a livestock feed company $390,000 after a gate fatally crushed a worker within a pellet press in October 2020. The worker was attempting to cl ...
Safety Innovations and Highlights of 2023: Year in Review(Post)The constant evolution of technology and the changing dynamics of work environments necessitate a keen eye on safety innovations. The year 2023 has proven to be a milestone in, with many advancements ...
The most interesting SWMS we have written(Post)What is a Safe Work Method Statement?A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal document that outlines the safe working procedures for high-risk construction work tasks and identifies:The hazards ...
NSW Resources Regulator Releases Quarterly Safety Report for Oct-Dec 2021(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released the Quarterly Safety Report for October to December 2021 to help the industry improve safety management systems and undertake risk assessments at their sites.
Safe Work Australia updates ‘Family and domestic violence at work’ information sheet(Post)Safe Work Australia has revised the information sheet on Family and domestic violence at work to align with the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning paid leave entitlements for fami ...
Construction falls the focus of upcoming SafeWork SA webinar (Post)SafeWork SA will host a webinar focusing on falls from height in the residential construction sector as part of its April No-Falls campaign.The 2023 ‘Managing Risk of Falls in Residential Constr ...
Reminder to NT workplaces to put safety first this holiday season(Post)NT WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workplaces to prioritise safety during the festive season.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong said many employers are under pressure to meet end-of-year d ...
