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Key sectors on WorkSafe's watchlist to minimise injuries(Post)
WorkSafe Victoria has recently revealed it will focus on five key industries in the upcoming year to help achieve its ambitious objectives for decreasing workplace fatalities and injuries across the ...
New campaign encourages young workers to speak up about unsafe conditions at work(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new safety campaign targeting young workers. The campaign "UMM" derives its name from the expression that comes to mind when we're not sure what to sa ...
WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management(Post)WorkSafe NZ highlights the importance of contractor management and detailed job planning. A worker was tasked with removing an elevated walkway at a quarry operation when he fell four metres to ...
$100,000 fine for demolition company after fatal wall collapse(Post)$100,000 fine for demolition company after fatal wall collapse. A demolition contractor has pleaded guilty in the Ballarat Magistrates Court to one charge of failing to maintain a safe workplace ...
Managing Chemical Hazards + Safe Storage of Chemical Substances(Post)Chemical hazards are present in many workplaces. They can be found in the form of vapours, mists, specks of dust, gasses, solutions, or solid forms. Safe handling and proper chemical storage are e ...
What Is a Permit to Work? Key Requirements & When to Use One(Post)In high-risk industries, having the right safety controls in place can mean the difference between a safe day at work and a serious incident. One of the most effective tools for managing high-risk ac ...
SafeWork SA announces winners of Safe Work Month contest(Post)SafeWork SA has revealed the winners of the 2025 ‘Organise Your Own Workplace Activity’ competition. The ‘Organise Your Own Workplace Activity’ competition took place in Octo ...
Victoria employers urged to keep workers cool in hot weather(Post)High Temperatures are forecast across Victoria this week, prompting the state's workplace health and safety regulator to issue a reminder to employers about their duty to protect outdoor workers from ...
New WHS regulations for NSW mines and petroleum sites now in force(Post)The new Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022.This Regulation replaces the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulat ...
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 ...
New WHS Code of Practice seeks to eliminate sexual harassment in Commonwealth workplaces(Post)The Australian Government has ratified a new code of practice to assist employers and employees in mitigating and responding to incidents of sexual and gender-based harassment in Commonwealth w ...
