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Strategy to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders launched in Canberra(Post)
WorkSafe ACT's strategy to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders was recently launched to demonstrate its commitment to workplace health and safety.WorkSafe ACT says Construction, Healthcare, and Retail ...
Significant findings emerge from a comprehensive study on the mental health of WA mine workers(Post)Results from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show incidents of sexual coercion and unwelcome sexual advances in the Western Australian mining industry are on th ...
Mining contractor penalised after director falsified medical records for workers(Post)A Queensland mining contractor has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 by the Brisbane Magistrates Court for not arranging health evaluations for two coal mine employees. A probe initiated by the ...
NSW government pledges $5.6m to tackle psychological hazards in the workplace(Post)The NSW Government has recently unveiled a strategy to assist employers in handling psychosocial risks and safeguarding their employees from psychological harm.SafeWork NSW's Psychological Healt ...
New laws prioritise mental health in Victoria(Post)Victorian employers are now required to take certain actions to recognise psychosocial hazards and manage work-related mental health risks. Effective from December 1, 2025, the Occupational Health a ...
Wednesday 28th April 2021(Post)World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021. 28th April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. Today is a day of remembrance for those who have died from a work-r ...
Safe Work Method Statement for Painting: Essential for Construction(Post)Potential hazards while painting includes everything from tall ladders to slippery floors. Most painting accidents occur when these hazards are not considered or managed correctly. Using an SWM ...
Navigating the Risk Assessment Process: Beginner's Roadmap(Post)Risk assessments are the cornerstone of maintaining a safe and secure workplace. These assessments not only identify potential hazards but also evaluate associated risks and develop strategies to pre ...
NHVR joins forces with young drivers to add a chilling element to the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has commenced the third phase of the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign, partnering with young drivers to deliver a vital message: exercise caution when navi ...
New report shows WA mining industry lost 23,695 days due to workplace injury in 2020-21(Post)A new report shows mine workers in Western Australia are being seriously injured at a rate of more than one a day.The 2020-21 Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) report reveal ...
NHVR accepts enforceable undertaking after workplace death(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from two former directors of an ex-mining company in central Queensland following the death of a worker at Mon ...
