Topics explained – Challenging behaviour
Challenging behaviour, violence and aggression (CBVA) in the workplace extends throughout the health care and social assistance sector,…
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Topics explained – Chainsaws
The chainsaw is an indispensable, labour-saving power tool used widely by farmers, viticulturists, orchardists and foresters. While it…
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Topics explained – Working in ceiling spaces
Whether you are an experienced construction worker or a home DIYer, working in ceiling spaces can pose significant…
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Topics explained – Carcinogens authorisation
Applying for authorisation Carcinogens – Guide for applicants Please attach all relevant documentation including a statement from a…
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Topics explained – Carbon monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced whenever carbon-based material such as wood, paper, oil, petrol, gas or other carbonaceous…
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SMEs struggling with psychological risk management regulations
One of the most common OHS-related challenge for businesses in Western Australia is adapting to a new suite…
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Border blitz focuses on mental health and falls safety
A joint WorkSafe Victoria/SafeWork NSW safety blitz in Albury and Wodonga has identified fall risks and raised the…
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Companies fined $250,000 after concrete blowout
Two related construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $250,000 over a dangerous concrete blowout…
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Logistics company fined $800,000 over heavy vehicle changeover fatality
Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics was recently convicted and fined $800,000 following an incident in which a 52-year-old truck driver…
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Engineered stone prohibition
22 March 2023 Meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Work Health and Safety Ministers Commonwealth, state and territory…