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New animated video aims to inspire Queensland resources sector to report high potential incidents(Post)
A new animated video illustrates the importance of reporting incidents for the safety of resource workers in Queensland.Resources Safety and Health Queensland says the animation not only defines high ...
Cross-border blitz focused on protecting workers(Post)Safe Work NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will focus on falls and silica dust during a week-long safety inspection blitz in Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Inspectors will enlighten employers about their hea ...
New legislation enhances authority of SafeWork NSW(Post)The New South Wales government has successfully passed a law that officially recognises SafeWork NSW as a separate regulatory authority, reinforcing its commitment to worker safety. The State govern ...
Protecting Your Ears During Hearing Awareness Week(Post)With Hearing Awareness Week taking place from March 1st to 7th and World Hearing Day observed on the 3rd of March, it is an important time to focus on hearing safety in the workplace.Hearing loss is ...
How to Conduct a Thorough Workplace Hazard Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide Aligned with Safe Work Australia(Post)Globally, nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). The issue of workplace fatalities rema ...
NSW workers encouraged to promote a culture of asking R U OK? on daily basis(Post)SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to contribute to fostering a culture of R U OK? on a daily basis, rather than just one day a year, in order to promote mentally safe and healthy work environments.
SafeWork NSW opens nominations for inaugural WHS Excellence Showcase (Post)Entries to SafeWork NSW’s inaugural Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase are now open.The Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase replaces the annual SafeWork NSW Awards.Minister for Small B ...
Comcare charges government agency following employee attack(Post)A government agency has been accused of violating federal work health and safety regulations following a violent assault on a worker at a Melbourne office. Subsequent to a Comcare investigation, the ...
Energex and Ergon encourage safe installation of Christmas lights to avoid electrical dangers(Post)As the holiday season draws near, Energex is advising both homeowners and businesses to implement heightened safety measures when installing Christmas lights and other electrically powered decoration ...
Queenslanders reminded about the dangers of asbestos (Post)As part of Asbestos Awareness Week, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will live-stream a free asbestos safety session today to share information on working safely with asbestos.Industrial Relati ...
Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest(Post)Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest. An employee has been injured in a shunting incident. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon near Camila in Queensland. It is believed th ...
