This year, Safe Work Australia’s theme for October National Safe Work Month encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right across all industries and occupations, while reinforcing the business benefit ...
Following an incident on February 16th, the EWPA, in collaboration with industry, has issued a notice in relation to the use of scissor outriggers. Potential Risk Scissor lifts can become unstable when outriggers are not ...
The HRIA are keen to remind members and industry about upcoming state initiatives in time for October’s 2023 ‘Safe Work Month‘. Across Industry, Safe Work Australia data shows that around 169 people died while doing their ...
Worksafe Queensland recently reported a forklift operator died after he was struck by a chain at a building material supply workplace in February 2023. Early investigations indicate a forklift was unloading steel weld mesh from ...
SafeWork NSW has launched a new Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard to provide a clear guide to prevent scaffolding-related injuries and deaths. The Safety Standard details practical management tools to principal contractors, scaffolders, engineers, and other ...
One of the best ways to make use of a lockdown period is to shore up your skills and compliance. The HRIA continues to work hard to ensure training for all its members across a ...
Construction sites across NSW will be subject to a new scaffolding safety blitz after a recent round of inspections saw more than 800 notices issued for significant safety breaches. Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson ...
The HRIA, EWPA and TSHA strongly supports initiatives throughout Australia to recognise Safe Work Month every October. No one should be unsafe at work and no injury or death is acceptable. That is why each ...
Earlier this month, employers failing to meet OH&S obligations face tough new penalties should their negligence lead to a worker dying on the job. This includes up to 25 years in prison for individuals or ...
While HRIA, EWPA and TSHA state meetings and engagements have been postponed for the time being, the National Office is pleased to announce our Member Webinar Series covering a range of topics in the coming ...
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