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New guidance on respiratory protective equipment released(Post)
SafeWork SA has released new guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE).SafeWork says recent compliance audits relating to crystalline silica and licensed asbestos removal highlighted the nee ...
WorkSafe charges company following death of traffic controller on freeway(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has brought charges against a traffic management firm following a worker's death in a crash on the Eastern Freeway two years ago. The man, aged 58, was on duty checking streetlight ...
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 ...
New laws to boost workplace safety in Victoria(Post)New laws to improve workplace safety in Victoria went into effect on 16 March 2022. The Workplace Safety Legislation and Matters Amendment Act 2022 aims to prevent and better respond to workplace saf ...
How to create a safe workplace: Tips for managers(Post)As a workplace manager, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees. This can seem daunting, but there are some simple steps you can take to ensure your workplace is s ...
NHVR seeks input on proposed Wine Industry Code of Practice(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has made public the draft Wine Industry Code of Practice, enabling any stakeholder interested in the wine sector to examine and provide feedback on the Cod ...
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 ...
Spotlight on silica dust and mental health in SafeWork NSW inspection program(Post)Inspectors from SafeWork NSW are visiting construction sites across the state to talk with workers about the health risks of silica dust exposure and mental ill-health.SafeWork NSW Executive Director ...
SafeWork NSW blitz focuses on safety around overhead and underground services(Post)SafeWork NSW is carrying out a compliance program designed to ensure that companies in the construction and utilities fields are maintaining safety standards while working close to overhead and unde ...
NHVR implementing mobile ANPR camera technology to advance safety and regulatory compliance for heavy vehicles(Post)National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Acting Chief Operations Officer Michelle Tayler said the state-of-the-art monitoring cameras assist the regulator in gathering data regarding Australia's heavy vehicl ...
South Australians advised to prioritise safety when working near powerlines(Post)SafeWork SA, in collaboration with the state's electricity distributor, is urging the community to exercise caution about the serious hazards posed by working in proximity to overhead and undergroun ...
