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Fatal steel beam crush leads to $525,000 fine for Sydney company(Post)
A company has been fined $525,000 after a worker was fatally crushed by a steel beam at a Sydney worksite three years ago.The worker died after a 9000kg steel beam fell on him in July 2020. Workers ...
WorkSafe outlines essential safety tips for workers during storm recovery period(Post)As efforts to clean up and rescue continue in areas affected by the storm, New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog reminds employees to be mindful of the risks that arise in the wake of severe ...
Research suggests modifying job tasks could potentially decrease psychosocial hazards within the aged care sector(Post)Curtin University's Centre for Transformative Work Design, a recipient of a research grant from Safe Work Australia, has concluded their study on interventions to address psychosocial risks in the ag ...
Vic nurse fined for COVID-19 violations(Post)A Victorian nurse has been fined $25,000 for working at an aged care facility while positive with COVID-19.The nurse was sentenced after pleading guilty to failing to take reasonable care for the hea ...
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 ...
Consultation open for new asbestos guides (Post)The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has recently launched a six-week public consultation on the new Guidelines for communicating about asbestos risk and the Communicating Asbestos Facts a ...
Environmental Management Systems (EMS): An Overview(Post)An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organisation to reduce its environmental impact and improve efficiency. Implementing an EMS improves ...
Safe Work Australia updates ‘Family and domestic violence at work’ information sheet(Post)Safe Work Australia has revised the information sheet on Family and domestic violence at work to align with the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning paid leave entitlements for fami ...
Construction falls the focus of upcoming SafeWork SA webinar (Post)SafeWork SA will host a webinar focusing on falls from height in the residential construction sector as part of its April No-Falls campaign.The 2023 ‘Managing Risk of Falls in Residential Constr ...
Reminder to NT workplaces to put safety first this holiday season(Post)NT WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workplaces to prioritise safety during the festive season.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong said many employers are under pressure to meet end-of-year d ...
Safe Work Australia reminds businesses to protect workers from COVID 19(Post)Safe Work Australia is reminding employers, workers, and small businesses that they have a legal duty to protect workers from Covid 19 despite the easing of public health directions."Employers have a ...
