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Safe Work Australia opens consultation on the draft model Code of Practice for Managing Fatigue Risks in the workplace(Post)
Safe Work Australia is formulating a model Code of Practice designed to assist Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) in addressing and managing the risks associated with fatigue i ...
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 ...
Comcare files charges against construction firm for worker fall injuries(Post)Comcare has charged a construction company for infringing upon federal work health and safety laws after a worker sustained severe injuries as a result of a fall. Following an investigation by the n ...
Heavy vehicle operators encouraged to apply for federal funding as submission deadline looms(Post)The deadline for submitting applications for Round 8 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching, and heavy vehicle operators are being ...
10 Integrated Management System (IMS) Documents(Post)Operating with separate teams and using different safety management systems for each respective area is a scenario observed far too often within organisations. This hindrance causes fragmentation and ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes Fact Sheet on safeguarding workers from respirable crystalline silica exposure(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has published a fact sheet focused on the prevention of worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.According to the Resources Regulator, amendments to the Work ...
SafeWork campaign aims to prevent fall from height injuries in construction(Post)SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month campaign to reduce falls in the construction industry.The campaign comes after a judge voiced concern over the high number of serious ‘fall from height’ incidents ...
Mining company fined over worker injury(Post)The South Hedland Magistrates Court has ordered a mining company to pay $125,000 after a maintenance worker was struck by a metal shard on the neck more than four years ago.The company was fined afte ...
New guide aims to lower rates of worker fatalities and injuries on South Australian roads(Post)South Australia has published a new guide on workplace road safety for employers, with the objective of decreasing the incidence of fatalities and injuries among workers on the State's roads.Given th ...
Week 4 of National Safe Work Month focuses on working together to prevent occupational injuries(Post)During the 4th week of National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia explores how people can work together to promote health and safety in the workplace.Safe Work Australia says it is unfortunate tha ...
Victoria water tank manufacturer charged after fatal unloading incident (Post)Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks ...
