Orica Australia was recently fined $1.2 million in the District Court of NSW after two workers were exposed over a number of years to cobalt dust, a known respiratory sensitising…

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…

SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert following a recent near miss that highlighted the dangers of using unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts. A worker narrowly escaped being hit by…

WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about the risks of using hardened steel tools on hardened steel following an incident in which a worker was injured when a hardened…

SafeWork SA recently announced that it will conduct a safety audit of gin and whisky distilleries across the state to reduce risks to workers and the public. A dramatic rise…

Many university staff are experiencing conditions that are harmful to their wellbeing, with increases in psychosocial safety risks, psychological distress, levels of exhaustion and work pressure, according to a research…

A five-day workweek for construction workers can reduce stress and improve worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity, according to a new report. Construction workers typically work six days…

There are a number of early intervention strategies that are likely to improve return to work outcomes for workers, employers and insurers, according to a new report. While there is…

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If hazardous chemicals are used in a workplace, the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has an obligation to obtain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the products. They…