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NSW government pledges $5.6m to tackle psychological hazards in the workplace(Post)
The NSW Government has recently unveiled a strategy to assist employers in handling psychosocial risks and safeguarding their employees from psychological harm.SafeWork NSW's Psychological Healt ...
VIC company facing charges for staircase hazards posed to employees with disabilities(Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against a hay and grain logistics firm in connection with the fatality of an employee at a storage facility located in Willaura, south of Ararat, two years ago.The company ...
WorkSafe launches new infographics highlighting psychosocial hazards in high-risk industries(Post)WorkSafe has created infographics addressing psychosocial risks prevalent in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture, in addition to those risks impacting ...
New Zealand pest control business fined for exposing workers to hazardous substance(Post)A New Zealand pest control business has been fined $250,000 for exposing employees to toxic fumigants.WorkSafe New Zealand launched an investigation after workers suffered acute methyl bromide poison ...
Research suggests modifying job tasks could potentially decrease psychosocial hazards within the aged care sector(Post)Curtin University's Centre for Transformative Work Design, a recipient of a research grant from Safe Work Australia, has concluded their study on interventions to address psychosocial risks in the ag ...
Queensland's Asbestos Awareness Week brings attention to safety hazards posed by asbestos when using high-pressure water hoses(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced that the risks associated with the use of high-pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences, and walls will be a central theme during Asb ...
Navigating Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Psychosocial hazards are becoming an increasingly important topic in Australian workplaces, significantly impacting employees’ mental and physical health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
NSW Resources Regulator releases quarterly safety report Jan-Mar 2022(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released its quarterly safety report for January to March 2022 to help the industry improve workplace safety. The regulator says the report provides details on inciden ...
Risk Assessment 101: What it is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right(Post)This is the second in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. Understanding the Difference: Hazard vs. Risk Last week, we focused on identifying hazards, anything with ...
The Importance of Conducting Risk Assessments to Keep Workplace Safety in Check(Post)One of the most important things you can do is conduct a risk assessment when it comes to workplace safety. These are fundamental in managing workplace health and safety. Imagine commencing electri ...
Drafting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Best Practices and Common Mistakes(Post)A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a step-by-step way to look at job tasks to find dangers and figure out the best ways to do the jobs safely. It's a big part of keeping a workplace safe and involves eve ...
