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Heart health a key focus of Safety and Health at Work Day
Employers are encouraged to consider their workforce's heart health, as part of the United Nations annual Day of Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022. [ + ]
When to change welding helmet filters and consumables
No two welders are the same — but, every welder needs a welding helmet. And every welding helmet needs to be properly maintained to perform at its peak. [ + ]
Boosting workplace safety with digital risk management
Digital risk management enables inspectors and managers to simplify the audit trail and update safety inspections in line with industry regulations. [ + ]
Using conveyor covers to reduce dust and enhance safety
Conveyor belt covers are an economical, effective and safe solution for dust containment and airborne dust reduction. [ + ]
Construction sector records highs and lows in injury claims
The construction industry has recorded the second highest number of serious workers' compensation claims, per a report published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Increasing safety during manufacturing maintenance
Almost every mechanical system needs regular maintenance for optimal performance, and that is especially true in the automotive industry. [ + ]
Survey reveals Metro Tasmania bus drivers are threatened at work
A survey of Metro Tasmania bus drivers has found that seven out of 10 bus drivers have been threatened while at work. [ + ]
Disciplinary actions taken against Qld electrical licence holders
In November and December 2021, Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary actions against 14 licence holders. [ + ]
Transport business fined for unlawful JobKeeper cashback payments
A Queensland business owner is facing a $14,000 penalty for allegedly requiring an employee to repay his JobKeeper payments between March and September 2020. [ + ]
Melbourne to host Workplace Health & Safety Show in May
The Workplace Health & Safety Show will enable industry leaders and innovators to meet face to face in Melbourne, from 25–26 May 2022. [ + ]
Fit for work: why gender-biased workwear is unsafe
Personal protective equipment, in the form of clothing or footwear, should be made to fit both women and men in equal fashion. [ + ]
AMW 2022 — Where technology meets innovation
Under the theme 'Where technology meets innovation', AMW 2022 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) at Darling Harbour from 7–10 June 2022. [ + ]
P2 trifold respirator: how to correctly fit
Follow these fitting instructions on how to get an effective seal on a trifold respirator. [ + ]
CMMS software: centralising compliance in industrial transport
Computerised maintenance management systems software allows companies to oversee equipment and store important safety information in a centralised digital hub. [ + ]
Crane compliance: safer handling through survey, review and training
Crane compliance is a complex task. However, through independent, expert external survey, review and training, the process can be made simpler. [ + ]
