Hazardous goods

Top tips to improve hazardous materials handling

27 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Workplace Health & Safety Show

Hazardous materials handling is a crucial issue for many businesses, given they are responsible for 14% of all serious injury claims.


DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL storage system

18 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Stanley Black & Decker Inc

The DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL storage system offers portable, stackable storage to enhance efficiency and safety on the job site.


Asbestos removal undertaken without a licence prompts fine

23 August, 2024

A sole trader who removed asbestos fencing without the correct licence has been fined $10,000.


Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban

09 August, 2024

The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone.


Engineered stone ban now in effect across Australia

10 July, 2024

Every state and territory in Australia has now prohibited the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.


Engineered stone ban takes effect in Victoria

08 July, 2024

Australia's nationwide ban on engineered stone has come into effect in Victoria. The ban prohibits the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone.


SWA releases guidance to support engineered stone ban

01 July, 2024

Safe Work Australia has released new guidance regarding the ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone products.


Qld asbestos manufacturer fined $1.21 million

24 June, 2024

A Queensland asbestos manufacturer has been fined for general damages and loss of life expectancy after a 77-year-old former worker was exposed to asbestos products.


Compliance inspections to protect NSW workers from silicosis

18 June, 2024

The NSW Government has announced that it will deploy SafeWork NSW inspectors to enforce the forthcoming engineered stone ban and protect workers from silicosis.


Model WHS regulations finalised ahead of engineered stone ban

14 June, 2024

Safe Work Australia has finalised the amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to protect workers from the risks of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.


Robot dog can 'sniff' hazardous gases in inaccessible environments

14 June, 2024

To keep humans out of harm's way, researchers have created a four-legged, dog-like robot that takes air samples from hazardous sites.


Lutz Pumpen B3 Battery mobile drum pump

05 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Process Pumps Australia Pty Ltd

The B3 Battery from Lutz Pumpen increases safety and flexibility when working with aggressive liquids.


CLR Grease & Oil Remover

04 June, 2024 | Supplied by: CLR

The CLR Grease & Oil Remover is designed to clean oil and grease spills.


Vic to enforce engineered stone ban from 1 July

22 May, 2024

Employers across Victoria will not be permitted to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone from 1 July.


Lung Foundation Australia commends engineered stone ban

13 May, 2024

Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families.


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