Safety
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Worker electrocuted by overhead power line
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker after an incident during an irrigation installation at an orchard in Koonoomoo near Cobram on Thursday. The 49-year-old ... -
MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
Tradies urged to put their health first ahead of Tradies National Health Month
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) is urging tradies across the country to put their health and wellbeing first this Tradies National Health Month ... -
S-5! earns Australian government approval for Modern Slavery compliance
S-5! has revealed its formal approval by the Australian government for its Modern Slavery compliance policies. It becomes the first in the industry to achieve the ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
LCA launches campaign to change NCC rules on exit signs
The Lighting Council of Australia (LCA) has launched a campaign to change the National Construction Code’s rules on exit signs. Currently, battery back up signs must ... -
Total Image Group makes Australia’s first red hi-vis uniforms
Total Image Group has created Australia’s first red hi-vis garments, debuting the workwear for Smartways, a company that wanted to fit with the brand’s red corporate ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
WorkSafe Queensland gives caution to electricians after fatal incident
WorkSafe Queensland has issued a caution to electricians after a fatal incident in 2024. An electrical worker was upgrading a split air-conditioning system on the metal ... -
Standards Australia continue research to prevent battery caused fires
Standards Australia is looking to help prevent EV battery fires through ongoing research. This is to protect end users from potential harm and safety issues related ...
