Aged care provider fined $66,000 for failing to prevent fatal burns incident
An aged care provider in Melbourne has been fined $66,000 after a resident suffered severe burns and later…
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Man sentenced for defrauding $78,000 from WorkCover Queensland
A Queensland man who defrauded nearly $78,000 from WorkCover Queensland has been sentenced to prison for five months…
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Trail riding business fined after child injured in Victoria
A trail riding business in Surf Coast Victoria has been convicted and fined a total of $90,000 after…
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Safety alert issued over risks of refuelling portable petrol equipment
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about the serious risk of injury workers face when filling portable…
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SA mines improve workplace culture after sexual harassment findings
A SafeWork SA campaign has found that workplace culture at the state’s major mine sites has matured in…
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WorkSafe Tasmania warns of flyrock risks in blasting operations
WorkSafe Tasmania recently issued a safety alert to warn shotfirers and others who handle explosives about the risks…
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Safety alert issued after apprentice injured by nail gun
SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert about the use of nail guns following an incident in which…
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How leading WHS indicators improve occupational health management
Workplace illnesses are on the rise, yet many companies miss key health metrics, write the AIOH’s Carmen Naylor…
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Privacy concerns over blood analysis screening for electrical trades workers in construction
Organisations employing electrical trades workers in the construction sector are using blood analysis as a means of screening…
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How OHS professionals can enhance stakeholder communication
OHS professionals must prioritise clear communication by adopting language that is easily understood by all stakeholders, even if…