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Tips for improving workplace risk awareness

Around 13% of spinal cord injuries in Australia are experienced in the workplace, according to a 2018 report by The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare.

Business 24 May, 2023

Maintaining fire safety in the workplace

Without proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire.

Fire 10 May, 2023

Getting across the new silica dust code of practice

The construction industry in Queensland now has Australia's first code of practice for the management of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Hazardous goods 04 May, 2023

Crusher service firmly bolted on to safety

Using the safest bolting practices has been the key to success for a crusher service specialist based in regional NSW.

Machine 04 May, 2023

Intrinsically safe ICCP systems: key considerations

CP systems protect critical infrastructure from corrosion, and their design can become much more complicated in environments where volatile materials are housed.

Hazardous goods 02 May, 2023

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Mining overseas: staying safe in complex work environments

Mining overseas: staying safe in complex work environments

While working overseas can be an enriching experience, it is not without safety risks — and these need to be carefully considered.

Article 09 November, 2022
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Ladder safety systems vs ladder cages: the new shift

Ladder safety systems vs ladder cages: the new shift

Only a ladder (caged or otherwise) fitted with a fall arrest system will provide long-term safe access for workers in a way that will minimise the...

Article 20 December, 2021
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From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks

From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks

Across all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries.

Article 17 April, 2023
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