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New study finds food delivery riders don’t take more risks on the roads(Post)
A new study has found food delivery riders do not take more risks on the roads than private cyclists.Researchers from Queensland University of Technology observed and compared 3401 bicycle food deliv ...
Safe Work Australia releases resources to manage WHS risks of working from home(Post)Safe Work Australia has released new guidance materials to help workers control the WHS risks of working from home.Safe Work Australia said workplace health and safety regulations ‘apply when workers ...
Safe Work Australia updates model Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace(Post)Safe Work Australia has released an updated model Code of Practice for managing the risks of plant in the workplace.“The Code now includes guidance on control measures to prevent roll-aways, includin ...
Victorian farmers advised to remain vigilant of the dangers of fatigue during high-risk periods(Post)Victorian farmer Jack Armstrong is urging farm workers to engage in crucial discussions about health, safety, and fatigue management during this potentially high-risk period in agriculture.WorkSafe s ...
Safe Work Australia releases new guide on managing risks of industrial rope access systems(Post)Safe Work Australia has released a new guide to assist duty holders in managing the risks associated with industrial rope access systems. According to Safe Work Australia, the guide provides informat ...
SafeWork SA releases new safety information sheet to help minimise mobile plant risks in construction (Post)South Australia's workplace safety watchdog has released a new safety information sheet to minimise mobile plant risks in the construction industry.The South Australian Construction Safety Alliance ( ...
NSW Resources Regulator implementing measures to tackle psychosocial risks within the mining sector(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has established a new landing page on its website, designed to enhance public understanding of risks, facilitate the seeking of advice, provide information on reporting pr ...
National Safe Work Month campaign focusing on managing WHS risks during third week of National Safe Work Month(Post)This year’s National Safe Work Month is focusing on a different topic each week. This week, Safe Work Australia is focusing on WHS risks management and preventing harm at workplaces. Safe Work Austra ...
New towns in North Queensland set to benefit from HEART5 and no-cost lung health assessments(Post)Resources Safety and Health Queensland has announced that The HEART5 Mobile Health Unit will arrive in Hughenden and Charters Towers this week for its inaugural visit. It is also making its way back ...
Week 2 of National Safe Work Month focuses on recognising workplace psychosocial hazards and risk management strategies(Post)During the second week of National Safe Work Month, which includes World Mental Health Day on October 10, Safe Work Australia is conducting an in-depth analysis of psychosocial hazards present i ...
SafeWork SA targets workplaces with silica exposure risks(Post)SafeWork SA inspectors are visiting businesses in the stone fabrication industry to ensure employers are protecting workers from exposure to silica dust.The inspectors will issue notices where they b ...
