Occupational lung diseases Four key industries most at risk of occupational lung diseases include: Artificial and natural stone workers can be exposed to silica dust (also known as respirable crystalline silica, or RCS) in all parts of their work process …
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Forestry work - WHS duties
WHS duties WHS duties The model WHS Regulations have duties that apply to forestry work. This includes managing risks of powered mobile plant, hazardous manual tasks and falls from height. As a PCBU, you must, so far as is reasonably practicable: …
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Working outside - WHS duties
WHS duties The model WHS Regulations have duties that apply to working outside. This includes managing environmental risks and the provision of adequate facilities for workers. PCBU’s must, so far as is reasonably practicable: ensure the health and …
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04 February 2026 |
GuideMobile plant: New interactive guide on managing ground condition risks 04 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an interactive guide on managing the risks associated with ground conditions for the safe set up and operation of mobile plant. The …
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27 January 2026 |
Model Codes of PracticeNew model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms now published 27 Jan 2026 Safe Work Australia has released the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. The model Code provides practical guidance for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders …
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02 December 2025 |
Bridging the gap: strengthening national workplace exposure data 02 Dec 2025 National exposure data is an evidence gap Workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation data plays a critical role in understanding and mitigating risks faced by workers …
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02 December 2025 |
Best practice review: shaping the future of Australia’s WHS model laws 02 Dec 2025 Photo caption: Sinead McHugh and Bayley Horne from Safe Work Australia’s Best Practice Review team ahead of a stakeholder consultation meeting. WHS ministers have asked …
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02 December 2025 |
… summit was a central question: How do we work together to design and deliver research that supports safe and healthy … operations and decisions, and defining good safe work design. To capture the richness of these discussions, … summit was a central question: How do we work together to design and deliver research that supports safe and healthy …