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SafeWork SA advises businesses to exercise caution in light of an increase in machine guarding notices(Post)
An increase in reports of safety violations related to machine guarding has prompted SafeWork SA to deliver a safety warning to workplaces.During the initial four weeks of the 2024/25 fiscal yea ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday 30th March 2021(Post)E-cigarette battery explodes inside worker's pocket. In January 2021, a WA mine worker received severe thermal and chemical burns when his electronic cigarette battery spontaneously ignited in ...
Safe Work Australia releases Australian WHS Strategy 2023-2033- Baseline Report(Post)Safe Work Australia has released the ‘Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 Baseline Report,’ examining the WHS environment in Australia in 2023, the year the Strategy was implemented.
Brisbane set to host this year’s Work Well Conference(Post)Several high-profile speakers including ‘a digital futurist, human communications expert and the Royal Australian Navy’s first female pilot’ have been lined up for this year’s Work Well Conference sc ...
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 ...
Prevent Falling from Heights: A Guide to Keep Your Workers Safe(Post)Even though it's a common safety hazard, many people still don't know how to protect themselves against falling adequately. By taking steps to prevent falls from heights, businesses can help ensur ...
Friday 30th April 2021(Post)Elevating work platform safety standards raised. New industry standards for elevating work platforms (EWP) have been set by WorkSafe, providing practical safety advice to employers and oper ...
National Safe Work Month: NT WorkSafe invites workplaces to take part this October(Post)NT WorkSafe is encouraging businesses and employees to create safe and healthy work environments throughout the Territory in observance of National Safe Work Month. The theme for this year, safety: ...
Frequently Asked Questions New Zealand(Page)// New Zealand FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions for New Zealand Safety Compliance Documents Looking for answers? Below is an FAQ that will hopefully answer most of your questions. & ...