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Boosting employee mental wellbeing in six steps

29 August, 2024

Workers in Australia are experiencing rates of stress, anxiety and burnout that are concerning, according to reports.


Staying safe in windy work conditions

29 August, 2024

With strong winds sweeping through Victoria, employers have been urged to secure worksites and reconsider outdoor work under these conditions.


What workplace risks do tradies face?

19 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Workplace Health & Safety Show

August marks Tradies National Health Month, which raises awareness of the workplace health and safety risks facing tradespeople.


Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines

16 August, 2024

Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines.


More support needed for military veterans: study

16 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders University

Concerns have been raised about whether military veterans receive enough support when they return to civilian life.


Reducing the dangers for first responders at road incidents

05 August, 2024 | Supplied by: QUT

Emergency services workers who respond to incidents on high-speed roads have a higher fatality rate and serious injury rate when compared to other workers.


Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver

05 August, 2024

A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee.


Skills shortage impacting on trade workers' mental health

02 August, 2024

A national skills shortage is now having an impact on the mental health of trade workers in Australia, a new survey shows.


The rise on the use of 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions

02 August, 2024 | Supplied by: University of Melbourne

There has been an increase in successful 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions — initiated in circumstances where no harm to workers has yet occurred.


Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney registrations now open

30 July, 2024

During Safe Work Month, the Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show will open on 23–24 October at The Dome (Sydney Showground).


Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey

26 July, 2024

Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain.


Investigations underway following two work-related deaths

25 July, 2024

WorkSafe has commenced investigations after two workers were killed in separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia.


New changes to electrical licensing laws in NT

19 July, 2024

The Electrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 have commenced in the Northern Territory, marking important changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers.


Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange

19 July, 2024

SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace.


Meeting examines ILO Conventions for a safe work environment

10 July, 2024

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has held a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization conventions, for a safe and healthy work environment.


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