At some point, many businesses find themselves having to undertake essential maintenance. Understandably, relocating the entire workplace for the duration of the works is not always possible in practice.
If renovation works are going to take place when the property continues to be used, it is important to keep your employees safe.
Safe Work Australia has released data relating to injuries incurred by workers employed in the construction industry as well as work-related fatalities.
The data shows that ACT constructions sites recorded the highest incidence rate of serious claims with 29.0 claims per 1000 workers while Victoria had the lowest with 12.9. Tasmania recorded the largest decrease of any jurisdiction with a 26% decrease over the five year period.
The 2015 theme for Farm Safety Week is ‘SAFE FARMS = BETTER PRODUCTIVITY’ and targets practical issues that farmers can take to improve safety and health for themselves, their workers and family members.
WHS Regulations require the Mine Operator to ensure that health monitoring is carried out for workers that are exposed to risks associated with mining operations.
The 2015 Mining Industry Guide to Workplace Safety has just been released which provides managers and staff with practical and informative quick reference point.
As at 19 November 2015, 155 Australian workers have been killed while at work.
The use of chemicals is fundamental for workplaces across the world and affects our lives either directly or indirectly through the food we eat and the environment in which we live.
Safe Work Australia have released two new research reports into Workplace Health & Safety Perceptions for the manufacturing and construction industries.
These reports are one of a series produced by Safe Work Australia on priority industries.
WorkSafe Victoria has today welcomed 20 new inspectors to its frontline team.
Minister for Finance, Robin Scott, and WorkSafe Acting Chief Executive, Clare Amies, presented the new graduates with their certificate of appointment and their inspector badge in front of about 100 colleagues, family and friends this morning.
Tuesday 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day – a day to focus on taking actions which can prevent future work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses, and a day to remember those that have died from a work-related injury or illness.
With one in six Australians recording some form of auditory loss, a new study by The University of Queensland is examining how exposure to chemicals in the workplace can affect employee hearing.
