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Safe Work Australia releases new solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) fact sheet(Post)
Safe Work Australia has produced a fact sheet on the risks of solar UVR exposure at work.Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with at least two in three Australians bei ...
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 launches new tools to help mitigate risks of gender-based violence in construction(Post)Safe Work Australia has launched a new collection of tools to assist employers in identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks related to gender-based violence in the construction sector. &ldqu ...
New strategy seeks to bolster vehicle safety at NSW mine sites(Post)The mining sector in NSW has come together to convey a powerful safety message aimed at minimising negative vehicle interactions at mining sites. The Resources Regulator has published a new video sh ...
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 ...
NSW Government enhances mental health assistance for first responders with new and ambitious strategy(Post)The NSW Government has introduced a new mental health and wellbeing initiative for first responders, now acknowledging the contributions of forestry workers, national park staff, and road and t ...
NHVR releases updated guidelines to enhance safety during livestock transportation(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued updated ‘Regulatory Advice’ to improve safety in the livestock transport industry.The NHVR's Regulatory Advice seeks to enhance safety and clarify ...
New online course aims to protect the public from asbestos exposure(Post)To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' ...
Safety Heroes 2022 teaches Queensland kids about electrical safety during floods(Post)A record number of primary schools in Queensland are taking part in this year’s Ergon Energy’s Safety Heroes program as part of Electrical Safety Week.Launched in 2015, the Safety Heroes program teac ...
APA urges Australian tradies to make their health a priority this Tradies National Health Month(Post)August marks Tradies National Health Month 2025, and the Australian Physiotherapy Association is encouraging Australia's tradies to pursue the necessary care to avert injuries and manage chronic pai ...
NT WorkSafe reaches out to small farms with new safety initiative(Post)WorkSafe inspectors are engaging with vegetable growers in the Top End rural area, as part of a new campaign aimed at providing information and guidance on worker induction, basic life-saving m ...
