14 September 2021 |
New Guide on Managing the Risks of Elevating Work Platforms 14 Sep 2021 Safe Work Australia has developed guidance for managing the risks of elevating work platforms (EWPs). Known hazards and risks associated with using an EWP include: structural …
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13 September 2021 |
Do you work with engineered stone? 13 Sep 2021 If you work with engineered stone, you are at risk of exposure to silica dust. Work processes or tasks that release harmful silica dust into the air include: cutting, grinding and polishing engineered stone …
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10 September 2021 |
New guide published - Managing risk in construction: Concrete pumping 10 Sep 2021 Safe Work Australia has published guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to identify and manage the work health and safety risks associated with …
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06 September 2021 |
Agricultural workers at risk of lung disease 06 Sep 2021 The air you breathe when working on a farm can contain dusts, gases, fumes or vapours. Agricultural workers can be exposed through: dust generated during harvesting or in the stockyard …
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01 September 2021 |
There is one month to go until National Safe Work Month 2021 01 Sep 2021 Every year in October, Safe Work Australia invites workplaces to take part and focus on health and safety at work during National Safe Work Month. It’s an opportunity to build …
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30 August 2021 |
Eliminate or manage hazardous air in manufacturing 30 Aug 2021 Do you work in manufacturing? The air you breathe at work can contain hazardous dusts, gases, fumes or vapours resulting from manufacturing processes or materials. Manufacturing workers can be …
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23 August 2021 |
Work in construction? Manage the risk of hazardous air 23 Aug 2021 The air you breathe at work can contain dusts, gases, fumes or vapours. Construction workers are at risk of breathing in hazardous air, including through: cutting, grinding, polishing and …
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23 July 2021 |
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – new infographics 23 Jul 2021 Do you know how to meet your WHS duties to prevent sexual harassment? Safe Work Australia has released 4 infographics to complement the sexual harassment guidance material that we …
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12 July 2021 |
National Safe Work Month 2021 – theme and campaign kit released 12 Jul 2021 Safe Work Australia has released the theme and campaign kit for National Safe Work Month 2021 ahead of the official campaign launch on 1 October. The theme for 2021 is think …
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12 July 2021 |
National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 – Key achievements and scorecard report now published 12 Jul 2021 Safe Work Australia has published a report on our progress in the first year the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030. The Key …