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Managing Crystalline Silica Dust Safety(Post)
Zach Smith, National Secretary of the CFMEU, said engineered stone is the 'asbestos of the 2020s'. There's a truth to this statement since working with engineered stone releases crystalline silica ...
WorkSafe probing Auckland trench collapse(Post)A trench collapse in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank has prompted an investigation by WorkSafe.One individual sustained serious injuries while another person was moderately injured during the incid ...
Managing Contractors: WHS Documentation for Principal Contractors and Sub-Contractors(Post)Having contractors on site can be a great way to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget. However, contractor management is an important task that requires compliance with WHS Heal ...
Guide to Traffic Control Plan and Traffic Management Plan(Post)Working around traffic can be dangerous, especially if the traffic is not well managed. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you must use a traffic management plan to control ...
Safety alert issued after construction worker struck by steel post(Post)WorkSafe Queensland has issued a safety alert after a worker was seriously injured after being struck by a steel post in March this year.WorkSafe Queensland says the worker was installing a retaining ...
15 Essential Safety Documents Every Workplace Needs(Post)There are many essential safety documents that every workplace should have in place. Using these documents helps to protect employees, prevent fatalities, and ensure a culture of safety in the wor ...
Powerline incidents prompt Energy Safe Victoria to issue safety warning(Post)Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) urges machinery operators to be aware of overhead powerlines following a spate of serious incidents over the past week. These incidents involved an excavator, a concrete pu ...
Prevent Falling from Heights: A Guide to Keep Your Workers Safe(Post)Even though it's a common safety hazard, many people still don't know how to protect themselves against falling adequately. By taking steps to prevent falls from heights, businesses can help ensur ...
Safely Rebuilding After Floods(Post)Safely rebuilding after the floods.The rebuild after the catastrophic flooding event across New South Wales is underway, with the Commonwealth and State Governments providing well over a billion doll ...
New Work Health and Safety laws begin March 31!(Post)New WHS laws for WAIn a recent media release, the Western Australian government announced that the state's new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws are set to begin on 31 March 2022 and mark a "national ...
Ergon advises operators of large vehicles and machinery to exercise caution when working near overhead powerlines(Post)Regional Queensland’s electricity distributor, Ergon Energy, is advising all truck drivers, machinery operators, and workplaces to remain alert around overhead powerlines and electrical infras ...
