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Key 2020-21 NT Work Health and Safety statistics published(Post)
NT's Work Health and Safety Regulator has published the 2020-21 key work health and safety statistics for the State. The statistics provide information on compensation claims made by workers in ...
40 New Inspectors for Workplace Safety(Post)NT WorkSafe inspectors prepare for 2021 show season. As the 2021 show circuit season approaches, NT WorkSafe inspectors from the Safety Assurance and Regulatory Compliance teams will be starting ...
Occupational Lung Disease Report Released(Post)Charges laid over Forrestfield Airport Link Project injury. WorkSafe is prosecuting a subcontractor engaged on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project for failing to provide and maintain a safe wo ...
Managing the 10 Common Environmental Risk Factor in Industrial Operations(Post)Industrial operations encompass a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, which is focused on the large-scale production of goods. These operations involve complex processes, supply chains, a ...
Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check(Post)In January 2018, two workers were discovered dead inside a fibreglass tank on a purpose-built tri-axle trailer in Australia. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were related to the clean ...
Sustainable Work Practices and Impact of Environmentally-friendly Safety Equipment(Post)As the world grapples with environmental challenges, industries increasingly recognise the need to further integrate sustainability and eco-conscious practices into all facets of operations. This is ...
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades(Post)Worker fatalities in Australia have exhibited a notable decrease over the years. The fatality rate per worker has nearly halved from 2.98 in 2004 to 1.43 in 2022. Despite these advancements in enhanc ...
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 ...
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges(Post)Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplace safety has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept into a tangible reality. Examples include AI-enabled wearable devices that can track workers' v ...
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems: Breaking Down its Core Elements(Post)ISO 14001 is a globally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard. It offers a structured framework for organisations to follow best practices in controlling and mitigating their envi ...
Implementing an Emergency Response Plan in the Workplace(Post)In emergencies, the response's speed and accuracy depend highly on the actions taken in the first moments. To minimise harm, employers must warn employees to evacuate, take shelter or go into lockdow ...
