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NSW workers encouraged to promote a culture of asking R U OK? on daily basis(Post)
SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to contribute to fostering a culture of R U OK? on a daily basis, rather than just one day a year, in order to promote mentally safe and healthy work environments.
NHVR’s Code of Practice aims to improve safety in the waste and recycling industry(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has approved the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety standards within the waste and recycling sector, as well as for the compan ...
Territorians urged to ‘Think Twice about Asbestos’ this week(Post)This week is National Asbestos Awareness Week (20-26 November 2023) and NT WorkSafe is reminding all Territorians to Think Twice about Asbestos.Asbestos was banned in Australia two decades ago but it ...
NT WorkSafe ends National Safe Work Month with mock trial (Post)Northern Territory WorkSafe will hold a mock work health and safety trial this week as part of National Safe Work Month.NT WorkSafe says the mock trial is for a fictitious incident where a young work ...
Joint border inspection program targets fall risks(Post)WorkSafe ACT inspectors have joined forces with their NSW counterparts to conduct operations across the border to ensure workplaces are following health and safety rules.Acting WHS Regional SafeWork ...
SafeWork NSW opens nominations for inaugural WHS Excellence Showcase (Post)Entries to SafeWork NSW’s inaugural Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase are now open.The Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase replaces the annual SafeWork NSW Awards.Minister for Small B ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes investigation information release on November 2020 crush incident(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release on an incident on 30 November 2020 in which a worker sustained injuries when he was trapped in a crush point underneath ...
How to Report a Hazard in the Workplace(Post)Keeping a safe workplace is one of the essential responsibilities of employers and employees alike. Establishing protocols for reporting potential health and safety hazards in the workplace can help ...
Mastering Manual Handling: Your Visual Safety Guide(Post)Manual handling is a part of everyday work in many industries, yet it carries hidden risks that can lead to long-term injuries. From back strains and joint pain to more serious musculoskeletal disord ...
Monday 8th March 2021(Post)Legal action against Cleanaway for water pollution. Australia's leading waste management company, Cleanaway, has been charged with three offences from two spill incidents at its premises in Quea ...
WorkSafe warns workplaces about the dangers of ozone exposure(Post)WorkSafe has recently issued a reminder to workplaces to manage risks related to the use of ozone generating machines following incidents where two workers experienced negative health effects due to ...
