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New online course aims to protect the public from asbestos exposure(Post)
To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' ...
Land owners urged to exercise caution when conducting burns near electrical assets(Post)Preparations for this year’s bushfire season are currently underway with Energy Network and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) urging land owners to prioritise safety when conducting h ...
Angle grinder injuries prompt NT WorkSafe safety warning(Post)The Northern Territory workplace safety regulator reminds all workers to keep safety top of mind when using angle grinders after four workers sustained injuries in incidents involving these power too ...
State safety authorities to conduct construction safety blitz in the Albury-Wodonga region(Post)Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The w ...
NSW seeks stakeholder feedback on 'Towards Healthy Work Plan'(Post)The NSW Government is calling for public submissions on SafeWork NSW's new plan aimed at enhancing workplace health and safety across the state.Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the Government w ...
New codes of practice to protect workers in Queensland(Post)The Queensland Government has introduced two new codes of practice to tackle silica dust exposure and protect workers’ psychological health.The new codes of practice include ‘The Managing the Risk of ...
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 ...
Electrical Safety Week(Post)Electrical safety is extremely important in the workplace. Every year, electrical accidents claim the lives of workers across the country. Electrical Safety Week is an annual event that highlights th ...
WorkSafe spearheads efforts to enhance safety in horticulture(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has published a report card that highlights the horticulture industry’s potential for improvement in handling hazardous substances and ensuring machinery safety, with a sp ...
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 ...
Victorian businesses urged to prioritise forklift safety (Post)WorkSafe reminds businesses to make safety a priority when working with forklifts after more than 140 workers were injured in forklift incidents in 2022.WorkSafe said, “Forklifts offer a practical wa ...
