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Safe Work Australia urges employers to protect workers after surge in COVID-19 cases(Post)
A surge in COVID-19 infections has prompted Safe Work Australia to issue a reminder to employers to ensure their employees are safe at work. The federal safety agency says employers “must eliminate o ...
Friday 7th May 2021(Post)Safety warning follows a spate of powerline incidents. WorkSafe is urging all employers and contractors operating trucks and other mobile plant near overhead power lines to ensure safety is a pr ...
WorkSafe takes firm stance as employees and their families bear consequences of falls(Post)WorkSafe Victoria is implementing a rigorous enforcement policy to avert serious falls from heights, with numerous construction companies referred for possible legal measures in the initial months o ...
Returning to Work After an Injury: A Guide for Employers(Post)The more time employees spend away from work, the less likely they are to return. According to the National Return to Work Survey by Comcare and Safe Work Australia, the longer a worker is ...
Northern Territory moves to lower worker exposure to welding fumes(Post)The Northern Territory has reduced the workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes from an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 5 mg/m3 to 1 mg/m3.The change is effective immediately, a ...
Raising awareness of farm safety for the next generation of farmers(Post)Raising awareness of farm safety for the next generation of farmers. WorkSafe Victoria urges farming families to prioritise safety and learn from the past during National Farm Safe ...
Safe Work Australia looking for input on safety of cranes in maritime industry(Post)Safe Work Australia is looking for suggestions on how to better the safety of crane operations in the maritime industry. Safe Work Australia said cranes that operate in dynamic environments, like th ...
Vic employers urged to enhance their efforts in protecting apprentices(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has cautioned employers with apprentices that there are significant repercussions for not safeguarding their health and safety. In the last five years, WorkSafe has effectively pro ...
VIC company to invest $293,000 in enhancing health and safety measures following worker's leg injury(Post)A Victorian cold chain logistics business has pledged to invest almost $300,000 to improve health and safety standards in response to an incident where a worker's leg was trapped in a conveyor belt a ...
Safe Work Australia releases updated WHS information for electricians(Post)Safe Work Australia recently released a new WHS profile focusing on electricians, aiming to highlight the common risks they face during their work activities.The federal safety agency said this ...
SafeWork SA targets distillers in WHS blitz (Post)SafeWork SA is conducting inspections at distilleries throughout the State to ensure they are in compliance with workplace health and safety rules and regulations regarding dangerous substances.The s ...
