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Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check(Post)
In January 2018, two workers were discovered dead inside a fibreglass tank on a purpose-built tri-axle trailer in Australia. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were related to the clean ...
Plans for Improved Pool Safety Released(Post)Plans for improved pool safety released by building regulator. Following a detailed review and consultation of Western Australia's regulatory requirements, a decision paper for private swimming ...
EWP incidents spark safety warning(Post)WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to make safety a priority when using elevating work platforms (EWPs) after a worker died and another sustained injuries in separate incidents involving EWP.The safet ...
NT WorkSafe advises Territorians to prioritise lithium-ion battery safety during Electrical Safety Week(Post)September's first week in the Northern Territory is recognised as Electrical Safety Week, and this year, NT WorkSafe is advocating for Territorians to prioritise lithium-ion battery safety. In the f ...
NHVR releases 2022 Safety Survey report(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the results of the 2022 Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey.The survey of nearly 6000 respondents revealed that nearly two-thirds (65%) of bu ...
NT WorkSafe encourages Territorians to familiarise themselves with the newly implemented electrical safety regulations during Electrical Safety Week(Post)Electrical Safety Week begins this week to encourage safe use of electricity in both homes and workplaces.NT WorkSafe is offering free webinars over a two-week period this year to educate the public ...
Transport company fined for safety failure(Post)Following an investigation by the federal work health and safety regulator Comcare, a national transport and logistics company has been convicted and fined for WHS breaches.The company was fined $300 ...
Making mine safety a priority this holiday season(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator is reminding the mining industry to prioritise safety this holiday season. The resources regulator said many mining operations continue to operate during this period, and ...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022(Post)The World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated every year on 28 April. This day will provide an opportunity to raise awareness of workplace health and safety. It ...
10 health and safety risk management strategies(Post)Do you know how to manage risk at work? Health and safety risks are an inherent part of any workplace. Whether it's a slip, trip or fall in an office or exposure to hazardous materials in a factory, ...
Working on Farms in Australia: Safety Guide for Farmers(Post)Farming can be rewarding and challenging, but whether it's considered a safe job depends on various factors. Working on Farms involves heavy machinery, animals, and sometimes hazardous chemicals. Thi ...
