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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 ...
Queensland pays tribute to fallen firefighters(Post)Queensland firefighters who died in the line of duty were honoured on Monday at an annual remembrance ceremony at St Brigid’s Red Hill. In a speech read on her behalf by Member for Maryborough B ...
SafeWork NSW conducts safety blitz to improve construction safety(Post)SafeWork NSW inspectors have visited 35 construction sites in Bankstown and Rockdale as part of a week-long safety blitz to improve workplace safety.The safety watchdog said inspectors issued 86 impr ...
Funding provided to mitigate psychological distress in WA workplaces(Post)The Western Australian Government has revealed its decision to allocate $4 million in grants to mitigate psychological harm within workplaces. “The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program su ...
Safe Work Australia seeks input on proposed model Code of Practice(Post)Safe Work Australia is creating a model Code of Practice (model Code) that offers practical advice to employers on managing the risks associated with biological hazards in the workplace. According t ...
New codes of practice to protect workers in Queensland(Post)The Queensland Government has introduced two new codes of practice to tackle silica dust exposure and protect workers’ psychological health.The new codes of practice include ‘The Managing the Risk of ...
SafeWork targets Wagga worksites for inspection (Post)Risks associated with loading, unloading, and working around vehicles will be the focus of a SafeWork inspection program scheduled for early next week in the Wagga Wagga region.Minister for Fair Trad ...
