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Vic workplace injury claims hit new record low  9/28/2017
Vic workplace injury claims hit new record low
The number of workplace injuries in Victoria has fallen to a new record low, according to data released recently by WorkSafe Victoria in its 2016/17 annual report.
When the longest wearing anti-slip stair treads / nosings are wasted  9/7/2017
When the longest wearing anti-slip stair treads / nosings are wasted
What is long lasting and longest wearing may mean different things. But, in stair treads and nosings, you need to consider many things, including environment, use and just simple ...
Workplace the focus on new mental health plan in NSW  8/30/2017
Workplace the focus on new mental health plan in NSW
The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace was addressed in a new strategy, launched in front of businesses, academics and non-government organisations (NGOs).
Mid-North Coast meat processing business fined over worker's death  8/17/2017
Mid-North Coast meat processing business fined over worker's death
A mid-North Coast meat processing business has been fined $375,000 over the death of a worker at its Frederickton plant in 2015.
Harnessing the power of technology to support safety  8/10/2017
Harnessing the power of technology to support safety
Drones, apps, computer simulations and the power of social media are supporting safety in construction by providing new ways to investigate incidents and share safety best practice. ...
Vic recycler convicted and fined $150,000 after worker loses hand  8/3/2017
Vic recycler convicted and fined $150,000 after worker loses hand
A recycling company has been convicted and fined a total of $150,000 following an incident in Coolaroo, Victoria in 2014 in which a worker lost his right hand in an aluminium bailer. ...
Vic inspections to focus on scaffold safety  7/27/2017
Vic inspections to focus on scaffold safety
Builders and contractors are being urged to make scaffolding safety a priority on Victorian construction sites after a string of serious injuries and near misses in recent months.
Vic manufacturer fined over $22,000 after ignoring WorkSafe notices  7/20/2017
Vic manufacturer fined over $22,000 after ignoring WorkSafe notices
A Moorabbin furniture manufacturer who failed to address WorkSafe notices to fix serious safety breaches has been convicted and fined more than $22,000.
SafeWork NSW announces construction industry safety crackdown  7/7/2017
SafeWork NSW announces construction industry safety crackdown
SafeWork NSW has recently announced a safety crackdown on the construction industry, following a recent spike in serious injuries to workers on Sydney building sites.
Vic worker dies after 4.3m fall from ladder  5/25/2017
Vic worker dies after 4.3m fall from ladder
A man who fell 4.3m off a ladder at a construction site in Maidstone on Friday has died in hospital.
New minimum training standard for elevating work platforms in SA  5/18/2017
New minimum training standard for elevating work platforms in SA
South Australia has introduced a new minimum standard of training to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities for workers using elevating work platforms.
Report shows serious workers' compensation claims continue to fall  5/11/2017
Report shows serious workers' compensation claims continue to fall
The Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2014-15 report provides detailed workers’ compensation statistics, including preliminary claim data for 2014-15 and an analysis of ...
$250,000 fine for manufacturing business after work experience injury  4/13/2017
$250,000 fine for manufacturing business after work experience injury
A Coffs Harbour manufacturing business has been fined $250,000 after a 17 year old work experience student was injured in August 2014.
New campaign to improve workplace safety: SafeWork NSW  3/2/2017
New campaign to improve workplace safety: SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW has launched a new $3.2 million campaign aimed at making NSW the safest state to work in Australia.
Alternatives to making stairs in your workplace safer  2/9/2017
Alternatives to making stairs in your workplace safer
Accidents while using stairs are no laughing matter. And, considering that these normally occur from an altitude above your workplace, damage and injury is certainly be cause for ...
Engineering business fined $225,000 over worker's death  1/19/2017
Engineering business fined $225,000 over worker's death
A mechanical and engineering business has been fined $225,000 over the death of a worker at its Cobar workshop in 2014.
Vic workplaces urged to do more after horror 2016  1/12/2017
Vic workplaces urged to do more after horror 2016
Victorian workplaces must do more in 2017 to prioritise safety following a horror year in which 26 people lost their lives at work.
ACT and NSW join forces to improve construction industry safety  12/15/2016
ACT and NSW join forces to improve construction industry safety
A new project to improve safety in the construction industry on either side of the NSW/ACT border was launched by WorkSafe ACT and SafeWork NSW recently.
Managing risks of naturally occurring asbestos safely in regional NSW  12/1/2016
Managing risks of naturally occurring asbestos safely in regional NSW
The NSW Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) recently launched a new educational video for people living and working in regional areas about the risks of naturally ...
What is a Work Related Muscular Skeletal Disorder (WMSD)?  11/20/2016
What is a Work Related Muscular Skeletal Disorder (WMSD)?
Work related muscular skeletal disorder is an umbrella term that describes a wide range of injuries sustained by workers. Reducing the likelihood of these conditions is paramount ...
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