Spike in construction falls leads to safety warning
WorkSafe Victoria has urged the state’s construction industry to check fall prevention measures after one worker has died…
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The Mental Health Struggles of Australia’s Emergency Workers
Emergency service workers experience higher PTSD levels Emergency service workers are twice as likely to experience mental health…
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New on-line courses available soon from Paragon WHS!
Psychosocial Hazards [COMING SOON] Paragon WHS Number of lessons: 0 Chain of Responsibility [COMING SOON] Paragon WHS…
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Topics explained – Air pollution and bushfire smoke
Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is…
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Topics explained – Burns and scalds
Burns and scalds are serious risks in the hospitality industry and account for many serious injuries. Burns can…
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Topics explained – Bullying & Inappropriate behaviours
Like any other physical health and safety risk, psychological health risks from bullying, harassment and other inappropriate workplace behaviours must…
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Topics explained – Site security
Unauthorised visitors to a construction site may be unfamiliar with, or have no understanding of, the safety risks…
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Topics explained – Residential building site induction
Residential building sites Residential building sites may not be overly complex when compared to major construction sites but…
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Topics explained – Bow ladders
The fruit picking industry uses bow ladders so that workers can reach and pick fruit from tree canopies….
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Topics explained – Height adjustable treatment tables or beds
Most adjustable treatment tables and beds incorporate scissor-type linkages that introduce potential trapping, crush and shear points. Fatalities…