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$2.5 million Lung Bus reaches Nowra to safeguard workers from dust-related illnesses(Post)
The NSW Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding workers from dust-related illnesses through its new $2.5 million advanced Lung Health Mobile Clinic, offering lung health assessments ...
New guidance on respiratory protective equipment released(Post)SafeWork SA has released new guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE).SafeWork says recent compliance audits relating to crystalline silica and licensed asbestos removal highlighted the nee ...
NSW Government names first SafeWork NSW Commissioner to enhance worker protection(Post)Janet Schorer has been appointed by the NSW Government as the inaugural Commissioner of SafeWork NSW to bolster its commitment to worker protection. Ms. Schorer has accumulated more than 27 years of ...
Thursday 18th March 2021(Post)Department of Defence fined after worker critically injured. The Department of Defence pleaded guilty in the Townsville Magistrates Court to failing in its duties under the Commonwealth Work Hea ...
Thursday 20th May 2021(Post)Inspectors crackdown on Sutherland Shire construction sites. Over the next few days, SafeWork NSW inspectors will be targeting unsafe working systems across all building trades within the Suther ...
Friday 9th April 2021(Post)Judges announced for National Safety Awards of Excellence. The NSCA Foundation has released the list of experienced judges that will form their independent judging panel for the 28th ...
SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities(Post)Nothing beats the reliability of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) when ensuring workplace safety during high-risk work activities. It outlines the risks associated with a specific task and provide ...
Guide to Starting With a Safety Management Plan in Australia(Post)In 2021, Australia recorded a total of 169 worker fatalities due to workplace accidents. Additionally, a report comparing survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's data ...
Getting Started with a Safety Management Plan for Construction(Post)What Is a Safety Management Plan (SMP)?A Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a detailed document that outlines the risks associated with a particular job, the measures in place to eliminate or control th ...
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template: A Guide(Post)A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a crucial document that outlines the safety procedures that you must follow during high-risk activities. Creating one from scratch can take time, and there's ...
Managing WHS Risks and Preventing Harm(Post)At its core, work health and safety is about managing risks and preventing harm. And while preventing workplace accidents and injuries should be a year-round priority, Safe Work Month provides an opp ...
