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New report calls for ban on engineered stone (Post)
A new report released by Safe Work Australia recommends a ban on all engineered stone in Australia to protect workers from silica dust.Work Health and Safety ministers asked Safe Work Australia to de ...
SafeWork SA warns of vehicle roll-away risks in workplaces(Post)Three fatal incidents in South Australia over the past three years have prompted a safety warning from SafeWork about the risks posed by uncontrolled movement of vehicles in workplaces.Several people ...
WorkSafe Victoria warns farm workers about the dangers of overhead powerlines (Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert about the dangers of overhead powerlines on farms following reports of large machinery making contact with powerlines across Victoria and South Australia.T ...
Unlicensed Electrical Contractor Fined. (Post)$16,000 fine for unlicensed electrical contractor. An unlicensed electrician who advertised an air-conditioning business on Facebook has been fined $16,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Cour ...
Implementing an Emergency Response Plan in the Workplace(Post)In emergencies, the response's speed and accuracy depend highly on the actions taken in the first moments. To minimise harm, employers must warn employees to evacuate, take shelter or go into lockdow ...
Unsafe construction sites throughout Sydney(Post)Electrical shock while forming concrete slab. A worker was electrocuted while preparing to form up a concrete slab located next to an existing structure.The investigation into the incident is st ...
Friday 5th March 2021(Post)Multiple charges laid over tank container fire. An industrial equipment supplier has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria regarding a serious workplace incident at Derrimut.In May 2019, two workers ...
Engineered Stone Ban to Protect Workers from Silica Dust Exposure: The Global Milestone(Post)Australia has banned the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone due to the release of fine silica dust that can cause deadly diseases and cancers when cut. State and federal workplace minis ...
Waste management firm avoids legal action after Comcare approves WHS Undertaking(Post)A waste management company will dedicate over $900,000 to implement safety measures across its operations nationwide following a serious injury incident involving a worker in Canberra. The firm has ...
NSW Government intends to transform SafeWork into an independent regulatory body(Post)The NSW Government has affirmed its dedication to ensuring that workers benefit from strong legal protections and an effective regulatory oversight by presenting a bill to the State Parliament that ...
WorkSafe Awards winners will be announced next month(Post)WorkSafe is set to reveal the winners of its annual workplace health and safety awards at a ceremony scheduled to take place at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on February 27.According to WorkSafe, a total ...
