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NSW boosts number of psychosocial inspectors to enhance mental health(Post)
The NSW Government says it is enhancing workplace mental health by increasing the number of psychosocial inspectors from SafeWork NSW. According to the State Government, 20 psychosocial inspectors w ...
WorkSafe ACT inspectors visit construction sites, issue 83 improvement notices(Post)WorkSafe ACT inspectors have visited 47 residential construction sites in Taylor following the death of a worker on 8 December.Six teams of inspectors worked across the suburb focusing on unsafe prac ...
Getting Ahead with Electrical Safety in the Workplace(Post)What is Electrical Safety?Electrical safety is a set of practices that protect people and equipment from electrical hazards. It includes the prevention of electrical shock, fire, and explosion.There ...
Tuesday 9th February 2021(Post)Young mother contracts silicosis after inhaling crystalline silica. A story reported by 9news highlights the dangers of working with respirable silica when an Australian mother-of-two has been l ...
Managing Contractors on Construction Sites: 10 Essential OHS Strategies(Post)Managing contractors on construction sites poses unique challenges, from communication gaps to conflicting procedures. However, contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers and subc ...
Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: An Essential Guide to Australian Compliance(Post)Plant and equipment form the backbone of countless Australian industries. From heavy-duty machinery in mining and construction to specialised tools in manufacturing and agriculture, plant enable prod ...
Safety Blitz and our Top Three Questions(Post)Safework NSW targeting unsafe concreting practicesSafeWork NSW has stated that they will be cracking down on unsafe concreting practices over the next three months, and we want all of our readers to ...
Worker dies after incident on WA gas platform(Post)A worker has been killed in an incident at a gas rig northwest of Karratha.The incident happened on Friday afternoon.The worker was employed by a contractor at the site.WA Police confirmed an investi ...
The Top 10 Safety Management Documents you Need to Know(Post)The importance of effective safety management cannot be overstated in the business world, particularly in industries where risks are ever-present. The right documentation not only ensures compliance ...
How to Conduct a Thorough Workplace Hazard Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide Aligned with Safe Work Australia(Post)Globally, nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). The issue of workplace fatalities rema ...
More chemicals added on the Hazardous Chemical Information System(Post)The Hazardous Chemical Information System has been updated.Safe Work Australia recently announced more than 300 chemicals have been added or updated on the system.HCIS is an online database that prov ...