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Ladder injuries prompt WorkSafe safety reminder(Post)
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder to employers to work safely with portable ladders after two people were seriously injured when the ladders they were on failed without warning.WorkSafe said bo ...
Safe Work Australia introduces new tools to support organisations in optimising their workplace health and safety data reporting processes(Post)Safe Work Australia has recently unveiled a range of new tools on its data website, ‘Our Data. Your Stories’ aimed at facilitating users in the assessment, measurement, and reporting of work health a ...
Workplace death results in $425k fine for Western Australian construction company(Post)A Western Australian construction company was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations following the death of a worker near Darwin more than five years ago.The fatal incident happened in No ...
Comcare releases two new courses for the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act(Post)Comcare has released two new online courses for the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (SRC Act). The two courses = Understanding the ability to earn provisions of the SRC Act and Medical Tr ...
New Monash study underscores the alarming surge in silicosis cases linked to artificial stone fabrication(Post)Recent research conducted by Monash University indicates a significant increase in silicosis cases among Victorian workers engaged in the manufacturing and installation of artificial stone counterto ...
Asbestos compliance initiative focuses on Queensland businesses(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has announced that starting 1 August 2025, inspectors will commence audits of businesses based in structures built prior to 1990 and those suspected of ...
Safe Work Australia releases updated WHS guidance for tree work(Post)Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage the risks of tree work.Safe Work Australia said the ‘Guide to managing the risks of tree work updates the previous Guide t ...
Mining contractor penalised after director falsified medical records for workers(Post)A Queensland mining contractor has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 by the Brisbane Magistrates Court for not arranging health evaluations for two coal mine employees. A probe initiated by the ...
Safe Work Australia seeks input on the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030(Post)Safe Work Australia is conducting a mid-term assessment of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 to confirm its continued relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with objectives.“It’s been ...
New tool to measure workers' mental health(Post)SafeWork NSW has launched a new tool to measure workplace mental health.The safety agency says the new digital Workplace Wellbeing Assessment Tool (WWAT) will help promote mental wellbeing at work, a ...
OHS/WHS Management Systems Frequently Asked Questions(Page)// OHS/WHS Management Systems FAQ's Looking for answers? Below is an FAQ that will hopefully answer most of your questions. Meeting Compliance 1. Will I be able to use ...
