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NSW Government intends to transform SafeWork into an independent regulatory body(Post)
The NSW Government has affirmed its dedication to ensuring that workers benefit from strong legal protections and an effective regulatory oversight by presenting a bill to the State Parliament that ...
New information sheet for WA health and safety representatives (HSRs) released(Post)WorkSafe WA has released a new information sheet to help health and safety representatives (HSRs) understand their roles under the WHS Act.The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 was passed by the WA par ...
Safety Innovations and Highlights of 2023: Year in Review(Post)The constant evolution of technology and the changing dynamics of work environments necessitate a keen eye on safety innovations. The year 2023 has proven to be a milestone in, with many advancements ...
SafeWork launches solar installation safety blitz(Post)SafeWork NSW has initiated a campaign to enforce compliance with regulations regarding the safe installation of rooftop solar equipment.According to the safety watchdog, safety inspectors want t ...
Melbourne worker killed in incident involving loading of Elevated Work Platform(Post)Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog has confirmed an investigation is underway regarding the fatality of a man at a construction site in West Melbourne last Tuesday. Reports suggest the 44-ye ...
Safe Work Australia releases updated information on Australian and other Standards (Post)Safe Work Australia has released a revised information sheet and new web page about Australian and other Standards.The sheet provides information about how these standards interact with occupational ...
Input sought on improving occupational health and safety measures for workers operating on crowd platforms(Post)Safe Work Australia is looking for responses concerning the regulation of crowd platform arrangements as outlined in the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, with the goal of ensuring that crowd ...
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment(Post)Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect thei ...
NSW Government issues more than 100 improvement notices to enforce prohibition of engineered stone(Post)The NSW Government has announced that it has intensified its efforts to safeguard lives by issuing improvement notices to uphold the prohibition on engineered stone.According to the State Government, ...
Safe Work Australia unveils new digital platform focused on airborne contaminants(Post)Safe Work Australia has created an online resource for airborne contaminants to support employers in recognising their WHS obligations to shield employees from exposure and to maintain compliance wi ...
Integration Guide: Converting SafetyDocs Word Documents into SafetyCulture (Page)Converting your SafetyDocs Word documents into interactive SafetyCulture checklists is the best option for usability and compliance tracking. Introduction SafetyDocs templates have been developed t ...