Safety alert: High-speed bearing failure risks in mobile mining equipment
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert reminding mine operators about the risks of high-speed bearing failure on…
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SafeWork NSW warns of live wire risks after electrical apprentice incidents
SafeWork NSW recently issued a safety alert following a number of incidents in which younger electrical workers were…
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Falling object risks in construction prompt WorkSafe Victoria warning
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a reminder to employers and workers about the risk of falling objects, and that…
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Holistic approaches to musculoskeletal injury prevention in the workplace
There are three key steps for taking a holistic, participative and evidenced-based approach to musculoskeletal injury prevention, according…
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Research: Standing more doesn’t benefit cardiovascular health
Standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health over the long-term and could increase the risk…
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Resilient demand for HSE professionals outpaces pre-pandemic levels
Despite recent fluctuations in the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) job market, demand for HSE professionals continues to…
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Auger operator death prompts warning
Businesses and workers are being warned of the dangers of operating augers following the death of a worker…
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Vehicle hoist safety in the spotlight
Vehicle hoist safety is in the spotlight for National Safe Work Month, with a SafeWork SA inspection campaign…
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rench collapse leads to crushed leg and $75,000 fine
A South Australian construction and civil engineering company has been fined $75,000 after a worker’s leg was crushed…
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Australian Dangerous Goods Code set for shake-up
A major overhaul of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code is underway to address gaps, incorporate best practices, and…