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.
Maintaining fire safety in the workplace
Without proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire.
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).
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.
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.
BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System
The BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and...
Safety Mate NXG GreenTek gloves
The Safety Mate NXG GreenTek range of gloves is designed to help the environment without...
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.
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Silica dust exposure sees quarry fined $180K
A $180,000 fine and conviction has been issued to the operator of a Montrose quarry, following...
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Safety alert issued after worker fatally attacked by dogs
Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety after an electricity meter contractor was...
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Qld police roll out high-tech vests to boost officer safety
The Queensland Police Service has announced that it will roll out next-generation integrated...
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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...
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Vic employers urged to address workplace fall hazards
Victorian employers have been urged to reduce the risk of falls after 41 workers were killed and...
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Solar installer fined for ignoring fall risk
A Victorian solar installer has been fined $32,000 after a WorkSafe inspector observed the...
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Company charged after workers injured in formwork collapse
A construction company has been charged after three workers were injured when temporary formwork...
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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.
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Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by...
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Truck-body builder fined after shipping container death
A Melbourne truck-body manufacturer has been fined $225,000 after a manager suffered a fatal...
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Vic company charged after worker fatally crushed by gate
A gate manufacturing and repair business in Melbourne has been charged after a worker was fatally...
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