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Thursday 22nd April 2021(Post)
Building boom in Victoria leads to massive asbestos disposal challenge. Due to a building boom in Victoria, the challenge of removing and disposing of asbestos is tipped to rise from 178,000 ton ...
Results from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey released(Post)SafeWork Australia has published results from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey.The results show 81.3% of surveyed workers reported they had returned to work at some stage since their work-rela ...
Training vessel promotes mental health in Tasmanian seafood industry(Post)A new training vessel has been launched to raise awareness and support workers' mental health in the Tasmanian seafood industry.The vessel was launched on R U OK? Day - an annual event to remind peop ...
3 Types of Environmental Hazards in the Workplace (Post)Every day, we encounter various environmental hazards, both at home and in the workplace. Understanding these workplace hazards is crucial to safeguarding yourself and your employees. Over 60% o ...
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 ...
Transitioning to Proactive WHS Management: Steps for Success(Post)While Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management is essential for protecting employees and ensuring operational efficiency, many organisations still operate with a reactive approach, responding to ...
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 inc ...
How to Conduct a Toolbox Talk That Actually Works(Post)On busy worksites, safety conversations need to be quick, clear, and memorable. That’s where toolbox talks come in. A toolbox talk, sometimes called a pre-start or safety talk, is a short, info ...
What Is OHSE: Basics, Best Practices, and Implementation(Post)Workplace injuries and disease profoundly affect the quality of life, social and family activities, job prospects, and career advancement. Every 2-3 minutes, an Australian worker is seriously i ...
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 ...
Farmworker killed after harvester hits powerlines(Post)Pineapple farmworker killed after harvester hits powerlines. A 25-year-old man was tragically killed last Wednesday morning on a pineapple farm near Yeppoon when a harvester connected with ...
