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Making mine safety a priority this holiday season(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator is reminding the mining industry to prioritise safety this holiday season. The resources regulator said many mining operations continue to operate during this period, and ...
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 ...
WorkSafe advises employers to protect workers from lead exposure(Post)WorkSafe reminds workplaces to manage the risks linked to the removal of lead-based paint.“Lead-based paint, commonly used on many pre-1970s buildings and structures, can contain lead levels gre ...
NSW Resources Regulator urges mine sites to safeguard workers against heat stress(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator calls on employers to implement protective measures for mine workers in order to mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat.The Regulator warns that extreme heat can ...
Understanding the Chain of Responsibility in Transport Safety(Post)In road transport, safety doesn’t stop with the driver. Australia’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws make it clear that everyone in the supply chain has a part to play in keeping roads ...
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 ...
SafeWork inspection targets rooftop solar installers’ safety(Post)SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting solar panel installation sites across the State to ensure employees work in a safe environment.SafeWork NSW Executive Director Compliance & Dispute Resolution ...
