Health & Safety
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Don’t rush or you risk becoming a workplace statistic
As Victoria enters a dangerous time of year, WorkSafe is encouraging employers and workers to focus on safety. According to WorkSafe statistics, more Victorian workers die ... -
Research finds 75% of construction workers suffering hearing loss
A leading Australian audiologist, Dr. Ross Dineen, says construction workers regularly experience noise levels up to six times the legal exposure limit and up to 75% ... -
How to protect, clean and store height safety gear
LINQ Height Safety Gear has released a free Harness and Lanyard Guide featuring equipment inspection and maintenance information. LINQ Height Safety Gear national category manager Paul Bozkurt ... -
Laser Group warns against cheap fixes
Laser Group has issued a warning to the public about cheap alternatives being used to fix plumbing and electrical issues around homes, reminding people that many ... -
New research confirms youth aren’t thriving and its costing the entire community
New research by youth and careers platform Skillsroad has found that average levels of wellbeing among young people are affecting the bottom line of Australian businesses. ... -
New app helps businesses keep workers safe on site
A new app has been released, called the Onsite Safety app, to help enable businesses across Australia manage the health and safety of their workforce. According ... -
Industrial manslaughter laws introduced
Brand new laws involving industrial manslaughter have been passed by State Parliament and are aimed at protecting Queensland workers. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace says the ... -
November is national Asbestos Awareness Month
Australia’s national Asbestos Awareness Month campaign will launch on 1 November with a new message, ‘Renovating? Go Slow! Asbestos – It’s a NO GO’. The Asbestos ... -
Amendments to the Electrical Safety Act 2002
There have been two important amendments to the Electrical Safety ACT 2002 that affect Queensland licence holders. These amendments target unsafe electrical work and practices, and ... -
The cancer risk tradies can’t see
The Cancer Council Australia is calling for tradies to be more aware of cancer risks on the job after it was estimated that 230 lung ...
