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SafeWork SA targets workplaces with silica exposure risks(Post)
SafeWork SA inspectors are visiting businesses in the stone fabrication industry to ensure employers are protecting workers from exposure to silica dust.The inspectors will issue notices where they be
Queensland kids to create innovative farm safety messages(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is urging primary school students to participate in this year’s Farm Safety Calendar Competition.The students are encouraged to sketch and colour a picture that
Terms of Reference for WA's farm deaths inquiry released(Post)The Western Australian government has released the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the state's agricultural industry. The inquiry's eight terms of reference were announced by Western Australia
Safe Work Australia issues GHS 7 reminder as deadline looms(Post)Safe Work Australia reminds businesses that Australia is soon transitioning to the 7th Revised Edition of the GHS (GHS 7).From 1 January 2023, all manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals wi
Safe Work Australia seeks public input on the ‘requirements for competent persons for asbestos related tasks’ (Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the meaning of ‘competent persons for asbestos-related tasks.’The safety agency invites all stakeholders including asbestos consultants, asbestos removalists
Forty New Zealand workers killed on the job this year (Post)A total of 40 New Zealand workers have been fatally injured at work this year, latest WorkSafe statistics reveal.The Transport Postal and Warehousing experienced the highest number of fatal incidents,
WorkSafe Victoria Awards finalists named(Post)The 2022 WorkSafe Awards finalists have been revealed.The awards recognise companies and individuals for their efforts in improving workplace health and safety across the state. WorkSafe Victoria said
NSW mining company fined after workplace incident leaves man with serious foot injuries(Post)A NSW mining company has been fined $300,000 over an incident that left a worker with serious injuries.The worker suffered serious injuries to his toes and foot after he became entangled in a scraper
160 Australian workers died on the job in 2022(Post)The latest Safe Work Australia figures show 160 Australian workers were killed on the job in 2022.The Transport, postal & warehousing industry leads with 65 fatalities, Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Safe Work Australia releases updated WHS guidance for tree work(Post)Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage the risks of tree work.Safe Work Australia said the ‘Guide to managing the risks of tree work updates the previous Guide to
Comcare names 2023 WHS award winners(Post)A nationwide program to help injured workers return to work is among this year’s winners of the Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards.The three winners across three categories were announced
