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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 ...
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 ...
Tasmanians encouraged to prioritise workplace safety during WorkSafe Month(Post)Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Michael Ferguson has said that WorkSafe Month serves as a crucial opportunity for Tasmanians to assess their commitment to health, safety, and overall ...
Mobile lung testing truck scheduled to visit Longreach(Post)The HEART5 Mobile Health Unit is set to arrive in Longreach for the first time early next month to deliver free lung screenings to former mine workers. Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s ...
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 ...
Safe Work Australia launches campaign to prevent silica dust exposure in the workplace(Post)Safe Work Australia has announced a new campaign to raise awareness about the risks of occupational lung diseases.The ‘Clean Air. Clear Lungs’ campaign aims to help employers and employees understand ...
Week 3 of National Safe Work Month - Clean Air. Clean Lungs(Post)In the third week of supporting Safe Work Month, we will be focusing on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust. The Clean Air, Clear Lungs campaign is run by Safe Work Australia to raise ...
Last opportunity for a no-cost lung check-up in 2025(Post)Mackay's former mine and quarry employees will have one final opportunity to obtain a free lung assessment on the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit before the year concludes, with its visit planned for Dece ...
$2.5 million Lung Bus reaches Nowra to safeguard workers from dust-related illnesses(Post)The NSW Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding workers from dust-related illnesses through its new $2.5 million advanced Lung Health Mobile Clinic, offering lung health assessments ...
When do I need a SWMS?(Page)A Workers Guide When do I need a SWMS? In Australia, it is a legislative requirement that a written Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is produced for work which is determined to be High Risk Co ...
