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Monday 29th March 2021(Post)
WorkSafe issues safety alerts associated with mobile plant use. WorkSafe has issued a reminder about mobile plant risks after multiple recent incidents involving rollovers.The department has rec ...
What is a Scaffold: Hazards, Standards, and Installation of Scaffolding(Post)Scaffolding Explained A scaffold is a movable or temporary platform that provides workers access to a work area when working at a height above the floor or ground. They are erected using scaffolding ...
Health and Safety Professionals: 9 Tools and Technologies You Must Have(Post)Health and safety professionals include various experts, from occupational health and safety representatives, officers, and managers to consultants, coordinators, and advisors. Regardless of their sp ...
New Safe Work Australia information sheet aims to assist employers in communicating with migrant and multicultural workers about workplace health and safety(Post)Safe Work Australia has created a new information sheet aimed at employers, focusing on effective communication with migrant and multicultural workers regarding work health and safety, along with a c ...
Friday 19th February 2021(Post)Manufacturer fined after death of a bystander. A roof product manufacture has been fined $135,000 in an incident that resulted in a fatality.In February 2018, an employee drove a truck fitted wi ...
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 ...
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 ...
Victoria launches new forklift safety campaign(Post)WorkSafe has published updated guidance and launched a comprehensive inspection campaign across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with forklifts.T ...
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant(Post)Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to pro ...
Mines emergency response assessed(Post)Last year, the NSW Resources Regulator conducted an inspection program targeting underground mines to assess their preparedness for emergencies.The regulator has recently published the results of the ...
NSW Resources Regulator lists compliance priorities for first half of 2023(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has listed a number of compliance priorities for the next six months.From January to June 2023, the regulator will focus on psychosocial risk in the mining sector, inspect ...
