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Australia’s first ever amusement rides code of practice introduced in Queensland(Post)
The Office of Industrial Relations, Queensland has introduced Australia's first-ever code of practice for ensuring the safety of amusement devices.The Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 provides ...
WorkSafe VIC releases prosecution data for 2022 (Post)WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers to prioritise safety in the workplace after 123 companies and directors were fined for violating workplace safety laws in 2022.According to figures released by the ...
NSW mine operators urged to submit annual WHS reports(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 20 ...
Queensland initiates campaign to decrease severe workplace injuries and deaths(Post)The Queensland Government has unveiled a safety campaign designed to bolster safety outcomes in key sectors, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and social assistance.The State Governm ...
National Safe Work Month kicks off(Post)October 1 officially kicked off National Safe Work Month and Safe Work Australia reminds workplaces to ‘know safety, work safely’ and make workplace safety a priority.Safe Work Australia said Nationa ...
Unsafe Work Practices: Avoid These 10 Practices & Create a Safer Workplace(Post)Employers and workers need to understand the serious health risks associated with unsafe work practices. The 2023 Key Work Health and Safety Statistics from Australia report that the leading cau ...
What are codes of practice?(Post)Codes of practice are sets of guidelines that help you to meet your legal obligations under your applicable Work Health and Safety Act. In Australia, there are codes of practice for a wide range of i ...
WorkSafe opens nominations for this year's WHS awards(Post)WorkSafe WA is accepting nominations for this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, recognising businesses that promote health and safety practices.There are five award categories: Work he ...
ISO 45001 Certification Process: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Organisations in high-risk sectors such as oil, construction, and manufacturing or within global supply chains are under growing pressure to prioritise occupational health and safety. ISO 45001 certi ...
Construction company fined over carpenter’s fatal fall(Post)A Canberra construction company has been fined $450,000 after a carpenter fell to his death at a Denman Prospect worksite in 2020.The company was fined by the Industrial Court Magistrate after pleadi ...
How to Conduct a WHS Audit: Step-by-Step Guide(Post)A WHS (Work Health and Safety) audit is a powerful process for organisations to maintain safety, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and proactively reduce workplace risks. But without a structur ...
