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Enhancing Workplace Safety: Practical Solutions for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Prevention in Queensland and Beyond(Post)
Sexual and gender-based harassment remains a serious issue in Australian workplaces, affecting employees’ safety, wellbeing, and productivity. According to the Australian Human Rights Commissio ...
South Australia to ban uncontrolled cutting of engineered stone(Post)South Australia plans to ban the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products to protect workers from dust related diseases.The new regulations will make it an offence for any employer to all ...
WA agricultural industry inquiry report released(Post)An independent inquiry into Western Australia’s agricultural industry has recommended that the industry should establish a special team to carry out inspections, attend agricultural events and advise ...
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant(Post)Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to pro ...
SOP Templates: Guide to Safe Operating Procedures Template(Post)A Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) serves as detailed instructions outlining how to perform a task or activity safely. SOPs are useful for any routine, repeated process and are crucial for maintaini ...
Mining company avoids prosecution after NSW Resources Regulator agrees to WHS undertaking proposal(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has approved a Work Health and Safety (WHS) enforceable undertaking from a mining company concerning a significant incident that took place in Boggabri on December 6, 2021 ...
Construction union threatens to ban engineered stone products(Post)A construction union has called on the Federal Government to ban imports of engineered stone products by July 2024.The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) said it would instruct ...
Vic nurse fined for COVID-19 violations(Post)A Victorian nurse has been fined $25,000 for working at an aged care facility while positive with COVID-19.The nurse was sentenced after pleading guilty to failing to take reasonable care for the hea ...
Tasmania strengthens assistance for workers and families impacted by asbestos(Post)The Tasmanian Government has announced it will enhance assistance for workers and their families affected by illnesses caused by asbestos exposure.The Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs ...
Safe Work Australia launches beta data website(Post)Safe Work Australia has developed a beta data website.The website will display data on occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.Safe Work Australia said the new website aims to deliver “national wo ...
Queensland mine safety regulator issues directives to mine operators(Post)Queensland’s mine safety regulator recently directed mine operators to take compliance action after a spate of serious incidents involving heavy mobile equipment.The Queensland Resources Safety and H ...
