Angle grinders can be a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts. Discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator’s eyes or…

Bouncy castles and inflatable slides can be a lot of fun, however injuries or even fatalities can happen if they are incorrectly set up, anchored, operated or supervised. The health and…

Plant registration Log books Changes to WHS Regulations Design registration Design verification Alterations Inspections An amusement device is an item of plant operated for hire or reward that provides entertainment,…

Ammonium nitrate can be used as fertilizer or as an explosive. Ammonium nitrate sold for use as fertilizer is the same substance as ammonium nitrate sold as an explosive. In…

Use of alcohol and other drugs before or while at work can have a significant negative impact on individuals and the people around them. The effects of both alcohol and…

The atmosphere around you at work may be hazardous; however, this is often difficult to detect as airborne substances may be odourless or colourless. Workers may be exposed to a…

Today, on Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day, the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) and Australians nationwide pause to remember. In 2023 one…

Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is a duty for all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs). Air…

Around 80% of Australia's premium wine is produced in South Australia by over 700 wineries. In 2017-18, South Australia's wine industry generated more than $2.15 billion in revenue (Primary Industries and…

A portable field bin is a temporarily located bulk container often for the storage of grains. Field bins are, generally: intended for the storage of substance such as granular crops…