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A Down-to-Earth Guide to Health and Safety for New Business Owners in Australia(Post)
Congratulations on taking the entrepreneurial leap to start your own business! Going from an employee to an employer is an exciting but challenging transition. Whether you're brewing the perfect la
Friday 12th February 2021(Post)Construction company charged over fall risk at correctional centre. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has alleged John Holland Pty Ltd failed in its duties under the Work Health and Saf
Friday 19th March 2021(Post)Fine issued after double leg amputation. SafeWork SA successfully prosecuted a hay processing and exporting company after a 2017 incident in which a workers’ legs were amputated in a hay press. The
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry(Post)The cleaning industry employs individuals in multiple capacities to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in different settings. This industry in Australia has three main categories — Residential, Commerci
Tuesday 25th May 2021(Post)Vehicle Safety Campaign focuses on Newcastle businesses. Beginning last week, the Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project follows on from the recent launch of SafeWork NSW’s Safety Around Your V
10 Common WHS Misconceptions and How to Address Them(Post)Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is essential for protecting workers and meeting legal requirements. However, misconceptions about WHS can lead to poor safety practices, non-compliance, and incr
Quad bike law change not enough to prevent deaths(Post)Quad bike law change not enough to prevent deaths. The decision to not retrofit mandatory roll bars on thousands of quad bikes has proven fatal as Australians continue to lose their lives in tragic ac
Lone Worker Safety in Australia: Navigating Challenges in Remote Environments(Post)A growing number of professionals are finding themselves working alone in remote environments. Contractors such as gas engineers, surveyors, plumbers, and electricians are among the industries with th
OHS Management System for Business Services in Australia(Post)Being a business owner or manager is no small responsibility. Collaboration between key stakeholders is essential for developing an effective policy that ensures your staff remains safe. Such policies
Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project Launched by SafeWork NSW and 2021 National Return to Work Survey Released(Post)SafeWork NSW has launched the second stage of its Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project. The campaign aims to promote safety practices when working around vehicles.SafeWork Executive Director,
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges(Post)Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplace safety has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept into a tangible reality. Examples include AI-enabled wearable devices that can track workers' vital s