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New Zealand workplaces urged to do more to protect people from asbestos (Post)
Three New Zealand organisations are urging employers and tradies to put in place adequate measures to protect their employees and other people from asbestos.WorkSafe, the New Zealand Demolition & ...
Workplace safety funding boost for Victorian workers(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has awarded grants amounting to $2.47 million to support nine projects that will help improve workplace health and safety.The safety watchdog says projects to reduce workplace harm ...
Warning to SA construction workers after rise in electric shock incidents (Post)SafeWork SA warns construction workers to make electrical safety a priority following an increase in the number of electric shock incidents reported in the past two years.In 2021-22, SafeWork SA ...
Managing Employee Conduct at Christmas Functions(Post)With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses will be hosting their annual Christmas functions. While these functions are a great opportunity for employees to let their hair down and celebra ...
WorkSafe encourages Victorians to explore engineered stone options(Post)Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator says the State will maintain its commitment to prioritising worker safety when a nationwide ban on using engineered stone is implemented.According to ...
Joint safety blitz targets falls and workplace psychosocial hazards(Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have joined forces to support the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga in their efforts to minimise workplace hazards.As part of the Cross Border program, wo ...
WA backs ban on engineered stone(Post)The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis.A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use.W ...
NSW safety blitz targets food delivery riders and platforms (Post)NSW Police and SafeWork inspectors will be in Sydney this week to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are following new safety rules. SafeWork NSW Acting Executive Director for Compliance and D ...
NSW workplaces told to think about safety this festive season (Post)SafeWork NSW reminds workplaces across the State to prioritise safety during the holiday season.Head of SafeWork John Tansey said the busy pre-Christmas period is the most dangerous for workers in th ...
NSW Resources Regulator's quarterly safety report released(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator's latest quarterly safety report indicates that 159 incident notifications were received between July to September 2022. The report shows no mine-related fatality occurred ...
Firefighter killed while combating fire in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula(Post)An experienced firefighter has perished in the fight against a blaze in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The 65-year-old man was located by his team at the Pinkawillinie Conservation Park on Sunday ...
