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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 ...
Inspection program focuses on construction sites along NSW/ACT border(Post)SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe ACT have partnered in a coordinated approach to improve work health and safety (WHS) on construction sites located along their shared border. The two workplace safety regul ...
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 ...
NT solar company faces charges for persistently disregarding the risk of falls from heights(Post)NT WorkSafe has filed charges against a solar company and its manager for not ensuring their employees utilised fall protection measures while performing tasks at elevated levels.The safety watc ...
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 ...
WorkSafe Victoria accepting nominations for the 36th annual WHS awards(Post)Victorian workplaces and individuals who are making progress in workplace health and safety are encouraged to share their experiences by participating in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards. The awards honour ...
WorkSafe WA backs National Safe Work Month(Post)Western Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe, says everyone has the right to go to work and come home safely.The safety watchdog says the Western Australian government supports ...
Victorian engineering company fined for worker’s crush death(Post)An engineering company has been fined $250,000 after a 59-year-old man was fatally crushed in a workplace incident in northern Victoria in December 2017.WorkSafe said workers were dismantling equipme ...
