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Do you have an Emergency Response Plan?(Post)
Are you a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)? If so, it’s your duty to make an emergency plan. This includes an effective response to emergencies and testing the plan. You must ...
Thursday 18th March 2021(Post)Department of Defence fined after worker critically injured. The Department of Defence pleaded guilty in the Townsville Magistrates Court to failing in its duties under the Commonwealth Work Hea ...
Safe Work Australia releases new work-related injuries and fatalities data(Post)New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to ...
Managing Safety in Manufacturing Industries in Australia(Post)The manufacturing industry is vital to the Australian economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. At the same time, this industry is a significant priority for workplace safety in Austr ...
Gold Coast Man Tragically Struck by Forklift(Post)Gold Coast man tragically struck by forklift. Emergency services were called to a Gold Coast workplace on Wednesday night just after 7 pm. An elderly Burleigh Heads man was fatally involved in ...
Tuesday 25th May 2021(Post)Vehicle Safety Campaign focuses on Newcastle businesses. Beginning last week, the Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project follows on from the recent launch of SafeWork NSW’s Safety Ar ...
Business Director and Operator Charged over Excavator Fatality. (Post)Business director and operator charged over excavator fatality. A plant hire company has been charged after a 30-year old worker died from being struck by an excavator bucket in April 2019.
Wednesday 26th May 2021(Post)Worker injured at a western Sydney quarry when heavy equipment falls on him. A worker aged in his 40’s was injured on an industrial site when heavy equipment crushed one of his legs.The acc ...
Understanding What is a Toolbox Talk and its Importance(Post)Toolbox talks are a great way to start the day (or shift) on the right foot. They provide all the information needed before getting started, and they make sure everyone's aware of what health risk ...
Tuesday 13th April 2021(Post)Fire eruption on Antarctic supply ship MPV Everest. The Antarctic resupply vessel the MPV Everest, operated by Dutch-based company Maritime Construction Services, has suffered a fire in the port ...
Safe Work Method Statement for Painting: Essential for Construction(Post)Potential hazards while painting includes everything from tall ladders to slippery floors. Most painting accidents occur when these hazards are not considered or managed correctly. Using an SWM ...
