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Program aims to improve safety in the construction industry (Post)
WorkSafe Victoria is encouraging small to medium-sized businesses to sign up to the Occupational Health and Safety Essentials Program. According to WorkSafe figures, construction is one of the most d ...
Vic motoring club fined after fatal crash(Post)A Melbourne court has ordered Victoria's peak motoring body to pay a fine of $475,000 following the death of a roadside assistance driver in a fatigue-related crash in 2018.The motoring club was sent ...
Safety warning after four Queensland workers injured in an explosion(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after four workers were injured in an explosion in November 2021. Early enquiries indicate that the incident happened when an “extra ...
The most interesting SWMS we have written(Post)What is a Safe Work Method Statement?A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal document that outlines the safe working procedures for high-risk construction work tasks and identifies:The hazards ...
Types of Chemical Spills: Creating a Response Plan - A Step-by-Step Guide(Post)Chemical spills are inevitable in any organisation that handles hazardous waste or highly toxic chemicals. No matter how stringent the safety measures are, accidents happen, and preparing for them is ...
NT WorkSafe urges employers to ensure worksites are adequately prepared for the upcoming severe weather season(Post)NT WorkSafe urges employers to ensure worksites are properly secured due to escalating storm activity during the build-up period. The cyclone season officially begins this week on 1 November.Accordin ...
SA contractor stripped of asbestos licence(Post)A South Australian asbestos removalist has had their Class A licence suspended by SafeWork for failing to safely remove asbestos from a residential premise. The contractor was accused of exposin ...
Transport company fined for safety failure(Post)Following an investigation by the federal work health and safety regulator Comcare, a national transport and logistics company has been convicted and fined for WHS breaches.The company was fined $300 ...
Site Induction Checklist: Benefits for Businesses(Post)Workplace safety is always a top priority for any organisation. But it's essential for businesses with environments that come with risks, such as construction sites or industrial plants. That's wh ...
Impacts Of Climate Change on Workplace Safety: Preparing for Extreme Weather(Post)Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, employers (PCBUs) are required to ensure a safe work environment for workers. This includes minimising risks associated with the impacts of climate change ...
Integration Guide: Converting SafetyDocs Word Documents into SafetyCulture (Page)Converting your SafetyDocs Word documents into interactive SafetyCulture checklists is the best option for usability and compliance tracking. Introduction SafetyDocs templates have been developed t ...
