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Workplace Violence - Creating a Safe Work Environment(Post)
Nobody likes to think about aggression and violence in the workplace. However, it's an important issue to be aware of, especially given the potential for serious health and safety consequences. While ...
Vic crane driver sentenced for workers compensation fraud(Post)A former crane driver has been sentenced to a 12 month Community Corrections Order for defrauding the Victorian WorkCover scheme.The crane driver was also ordered to pay restitution of $59,001 and $2 ...
Fraudulent activities of VIC compensation scammer brought to a halt(Post)A man from Clayton South has been directed to repay in excess of $125,000 and to undertake 240 hours of community service after being discovered operating as a rideshare driver while simultaneously ...
Wednesday 12th May 2021(Post)Safety with asbestos a priority. SafeWork SA will commence proactive compliance audits of licensed asbestos removal jobs to ensure they meet the required regulations.Beginning on 10 May 202 ...
National Safe Work Month: Work Health and Safety Fundamentals for Small Businesses(Post)Safe Work Australia runs ‘National Safe Work Month’ every October. It's a time when employers and workers across the country are encouraged to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. The  ...
Managing WHS Risks and Preventing Harm(Post)At its core, work health and safety is about managing risks and preventing harm. And while preventing workplace accidents and injuries should be a year-round priority, Safe Work Month provides an opp ...
Charges laid against SA poultry company over workplace death(Post)SafeWork SA has commenced prosecution action against a poultry company following the death of a worker last year.The man died after being struck by a reversing trailer at the company’s Adelaide plant ...
Friday 12th February 2021(Post)Construction company charged over fall risk at correctional centre. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has alleged John Holland Pty Ltd failed in its duties under the Work Hea ...
Multiple line-of-fire incidents bring to light the serious hazards present in mobile plant pulling tasks in NSW mines(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has warned mines following a surge in incidents related to mobile plant pulling operations. In two separate instances, workers were fortunate to avoid injury when metal ob ...
Australia's Health and Safety Trends and Predictions in 2024(Post)The Health and Safety sector is gearing up for remarkable advancements and transformations this year. This blog will explore emerging trends and predictions to shape Australia's health and safety lan ...
Man rescued after being trapped under grain silo in Queensland(Post)A man sustained severe leg injuries after becoming trapped under a silo by grain in central Queensland.The incident happened in Arcturus on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics and a rescue helicop ...