The chainsaw is an indispensable, labour-saving power tool used widely by farmers, viticulturists, orchardists and foresters. While it makes light work of felling and cutting up trees, a chainsaw has…

Whether you are an experienced construction worker or a home DIYer, working in ceiling spaces can pose significant dangers to your health. Major risks are: heat stress electric shock electrocution…

Applying for authorisation Carcinogens - Guide for applicants Please attach all relevant documentation including a statement from a competent person verifying the adequacy of the risk management procedures. A competent…

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced whenever carbon-based material such as wood, paper, oil, petrol, gas or other carbonaceous material is burned in a limited supply of air or oxygen, resulting…

One of the most common OHS-related challenge for businesses in Western Australia is adapting to a new suite of legislative changes around psychological risks, however, many small to medium size…

A joint WorkSafe Victoria/SafeWork NSW safety blitz in Albury and Wodonga has identified fall risks and raised the profile of work-related mental health hazards at construction sites on both sides…

Two related construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $250,000 over a dangerous concrete blowout during work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Adcon Vic and Adcon…

Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics was recently convicted and fined $800,000 following an incident in which a 52-year-old truck driver was struck by an oncoming vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries. The incident…

22 March 2023 Meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Work Health and Safety Ministers Commonwealth, state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) Ministers met on 22 March 2024 to…

A rubber product manufacturer in Dandenong South Victoria has been convicted and fined $450,000 after a worker died when he was struck on the head by a machine component. The…