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NSW businesses encouraged to host a ‘SafeTea’ event this National Safe Work Month(Post)
NSW businesses are being urged to host a SafeTea event during National Safe Work Month. October is National Safe Work Month – a time for all Australians to focus on workplace health and safety. The t ...
10 SWMS Examples + Templates for High-risk Activities(Post)Learn what Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are and how to use them. Plus, view our SWMS examples and templates to help you get started in ensuring safe practices in your workplace. A well-wri ...
Friday 26th February 2021(Post)New asbestos regulations to take effect in coming months. WorkSafe Queensland has announced that as of May 1, 2021, low-density asbestos fibreboard (LDB), also known as asbestos insulating board ...
Activity kit for this year's National Safe Work Month released(Post)Safe Work Australia has unveiled its activity kit for this year's National Safe Work Month. The kit aims to assist employers throughout the month with useful resources for their workplaces that corre ...
WorkSafe issues warning about dangers of amusement rides(Post)Recent community events featuring unsafe amusement setups have led WorkSafe Victoria to issue a safety warning to organisers who are hiring rides for year-end festivities.At community gatherings such ...
Melbourne manufacturer fined after worker’s fingers cut off(Post)A Melbourne manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after an employee lost four fingers in a workplace incident.The company pleaded guilty to one count of failing to maintain a safe plant and was fi ...
Comcare accepting nominations for National WHS awards(Post)The Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards are now open for nominations. The awards commend significant contributions to improving workplace safety and health within the Commonwealth jurisdi ...
Queensland Government’s Work Well Awards nominations are open(Post)Entries for the Queensland Government’s Work Well Awards (formerly Safe Work and Return to Work Awards) are open, and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland encourages businesses and individuals to a ...
WorkSafe files charges after patient dies at a Melbourne hospital(Post)A healthcare services provider has been charged by the Victorian workplace safety regulator after a patient died at a Melbourne hospital.WorkSafe has accused the health services provider of three bre ...
NT WorkSafe warns about dangers of using LP gas cylinder adaptors(Post)The Northern Territory's workplace safetywatchdog warns owners of LP gas appliances against using adaptors to connect their gas appliance to portable gas cylinders following a serious barbecue incide ...
Darwin business facing charges over gas explosion(Post)A Northern Territory family business has been charged with workplace safety breaches after a gas exploded at a Darwin restaurant, injuring five patrons. The five patrons were cooking their meal on a ...
