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Elevated work platforms

20 Jan 2021 | News

New guidance available for inspecting and maintaining elevating work platforms

Did you know that elevating work platforms, or EWPs, need to be inspected at least annually?
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Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2018-19

12 Jan 2021 | News

Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2018-19

This report provides the latest workers’ compensation data, including occupation and industry data.
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Model WHS Act comparison table now available

15 Dec 2020 | News

Model WHS Act comparison table now available

Safe Work Australia has published a table comparing the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and the WHS Acts adopted by the harmonised jurisdictions. 
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7 Dec 2020 | News

This Summer, ensure that you know the hazards of working in heat and in air pollution

Working in heat and/or in air pollution can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
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Falls web news item

30 Nov 2020 | News

Working at heights is a risky business

Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia.
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Work-related fatalities in 2019

20 Nov 2020 | News

Work-related fatalities in 2019

Safe Work Australia has released the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2019 report.
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Resources to support the transition to GHS 7

5 Nov 2020 | News

GHS 7 transition – updates to the model WHS Regulations amendment

Safe Work Australia has updated the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 and explanatory statement for the transition to GHS 7.
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4 Nov 2020 | News

Workers’ compensation claims data related to COVID-19 now available

Safe Work Australia has published a snapshot of COVID-19 related workers’ compensation claims data to 31 July 2020.
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25 Oct 2020 | News

Keep work health and safety a priority

As National Safe Work Month comes to an end, Safe Work Australia would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.
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Grad Program 2021

22 Oct 2020 | News

Apply now for the Safe Work Australia 2021 Graduate Program

We’re looking for graduates who want to make a difference and help us shape healthy, safe and productive workplaces.
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A safe and healthy workplace is for everyone

15 Oct 2020 | News

A safe and healthy workplace is for everyone

This week, for National Safe Work Month, we focus on creating safe and healthy workplaces.
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Webinar recording now available.

14 Oct 2020 | News

Accelerated workplace change in the face of COVID-19

Safe Work Australia partnered with Comcare to broadcast the Accelerated workplace change in the face of COVID-19 webinar.
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Using data to make workplaces safer this National Safe Work Month

12 Oct 2020 | News

Using data to make workplaces safer this National Safe Work Month

Understanding the causes of injury and the industries most affected can help reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and disease.
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Preventing psychological injury at work during COVID-19

8 Oct 2020 | News

Preventing psychological injury at work during COVID-19

Recognise Mental Health Day on 10 October by sharing National Safe Work Month mental health resources.
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New COVID-19 WHS guidance – Conferences, events and exhibitions

2 Oct 2020 | News

New COVID-19 WHS guidance – Conferences, events and exhibitions

Safe Work Australia has published new COVID-19 work health and safety guidance for the Conferences, events and exhibitions industry. 

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