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Three serious falls prompt ladder safety warning(Post)
A safety alert issued by SafeWork SA highlights the dangers involved with working at height on ladders.The safety regulator reminds the construction industry to identify whether a ladder offers the h ...
WorkSafe ACT launches 3-year strategy to prevent occupational lung diseases (Post)WorkSafe ACT has launched a new plan to reduce occupational lung diseases.According to WorkSafe, the Strategy for Preventing Occupational Lung Diseases 2021-2023 prioritises the core industries in th ...
Ergon advises operators of large vehicles and machinery to exercise caution when working near overhead powerlines(Post)Regional Queensland’s electricity distributor, Ergon Energy, is advising all truck drivers, machinery operators, and workplaces to remain alert around overhead powerlines and electrical infras ...
How do you think about Health and Safety?(Post)In this last week of Safe Work Month, we will be looking at health and safety hazards across the whole spectrum, including indoor and outdoor work. We revisited the National Safe Work Month them ...
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template: A Guide(Post)A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a crucial document that outlines the safety procedures that you must follow during high-risk activities. Creating one from scratch can take time, and there's ...
Thursday 13th May 2021(Post)WA building company fined over workers death. A building company has been fined in the Bunbury Magistrates Court, over the death of a contract worker in 2017 in the southwest town of Yarloop.Of ...
The Importance of Reporting Hazards in the Workplace: Health and Safety Guide(Post)Workplace health and safety is a critical concern for all Australian employers and employees. A key aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is to implement hazard reporting, which involves ...
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment(Post)Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect thei ...
Carpentry firm fined after apprentice falls(Post)August is Tradie Health Month. August is Tradie Health Month, and WorkSafe Victoria is providing tradies with free access to the right tools and resources to build physically and mentally safe wor ...
Friday 21st May 2021(Post)Bellana company received multiple fines from EPA. A Benalla particle board manufacturer has been fined by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria more than $16,000 over multiple offe ...
How to Identify Hazards Before They Become Incidents(Post)This is the first of a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. The Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on t ...
