SA: hot weather prompts regulator safety warning
SafeWork SA recently issued a warning to employers to enact their hot weather policy or take appropriate measures…
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Regulator targets noisy working environments
SafeWork SA recently launched a campaign targeting risks associated with working in noisy environments. The six-month campaign, which…
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Warning over ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for workers
More than 70 per cent of the global workforce are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards,…
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Spike in construction falls leads to safety warning
WorkSafe Victoria has urged the state’s construction industry to check fall prevention measures after one worker has died…
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The Mental Health Struggles of Australia’s Emergency Workers
Emergency service workers experience higher PTSD levels Emergency service workers are twice as likely to experience mental health…
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New on-line courses available soon from Paragon WHS!
Psychosocial Hazards [COMING SOON] Paragon WHS Number of lessons: 0 Chain of Responsibility [COMING SOON] Paragon WHS…
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Topics explained – Air pollution and bushfire smoke
Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is…
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Topics explained – Burns and scalds
Burns and scalds are serious risks in the hospitality industry and account for many serious injuries. Burns can…
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Topics explained – Bullying & Inappropriate behaviours
Like any other physical health and safety risk, psychological health risks from bullying, harassment and other inappropriate workplace behaviours must…
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Topics explained – Site security
Unauthorised visitors to a construction site may be unfamiliar with, or have no understanding of, the safety risks…