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Are you trying to satay up to date with work health and safety news relevant to your business. Safetysure publishes as selection of articles to improve your work safety performance

Office Safety – Actionable tips to make your office safer

Today's offices are no longer just clusters of cubicles where employees mechanically punch in hours. They're vibrant, dynamic spaces that influence, and are influenced by those who occupy them. In this article we’ll provide some tips and actionable insights on 'office safety' and how you can take some positive steps to improving the office [...]

By |2023-10-16T14:58:48+09:00October 16th, 2023|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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Safe unloading of vehicles risks highlighted in coroner’s report

The Queensland Coroner has recently published its findings into the death of a truck driver at a yard while unloading a vehicle with steel pipes. The report highlights some important learnings regarding the safe loading of vehicles that can be applied in warehouses and distribution centres. The incident involved the death of Mr Billy-Joh [...]

By |2023-05-10T16:26:45+09:00May 10th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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Worker dies inside shipping container

The recent death of a worker inside a shipping container during container unloading highlights the inherent risks of loading and unloading shipping containers. WorkSafe Victoria convicted and fined Carrum Downs truck-body manufacturer Prestige Trucks (Aust) Pty Ltd $225,000 after a manager was crushed and killed inside a shipping container, in breach of the Occupational [...]

By |2023-05-08T13:41:41+09:00May 8th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Every year on April 28, Safetysure observes the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an international event dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces worldwide. Established by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2003, this event recognizes the importance of fostering a culture of safety and health at work, which is vital [...]

By |2023-04-28T09:47:30+09:00April 28th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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Safetysure proudly sponsors the Australian Institute of Health and Safety

Safetysure Work Health & Safety Consultants, a leading health and safety advisory firm, is proud to announce their recent partnership with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) as a bronze sponsor. This collaboration emphasises Safetysure's commitment to advancing workplace health and safety standards across Australia, supporting AIHS's mission to promote professional development and [...]

By |2023-04-19T11:33:04+09:00April 19th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033

The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 is an ambitious plan that outlines a vision for safer and healthier workplaces across Australia over the next decade. The strategy released by Safework Australia this last week builds on the previous strategy's (2012-2022) successes and aims to reduce further the incidence of work-related injury, illness, and [...]

By |2023-02-27T14:12:50+09:00February 27th, 2023|Governments, Legislation, News|0 Comments
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Psychosocial risks embedded in work health and safety legislation

Psychosocial risks and the control of psychosocial hazards will be prominent feature of the health and safety landscape in Australia in 2023. Queensland and NSW work health legislation will include provisions for measures to be taken to manage psychosocial hazards. Queensland will see a 1 April 2023 commencement of the new provisions and NSW commenced [...]

By |2023-01-06T14:41:31+09:00January 6th, 2023|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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Small businesses can’t escape work health & safety obligations

A Queensland court has convicted a small business owner for industrial manslaughter under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). The sentence of five years in prison (down from 20 years) will be suspended after 18 months but serves as a dire warning to small business owners for failure to meet obligations under the Queensland work [...]

By |2022-05-04T15:19:55+09:00May 4th, 2022|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Fatally injured workers have been remembered by a touching service in Brisbane as part of the commemoration of the World Day for Health & Safety At Work. This year the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 focused on enhancing social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health. At a special breakfast [...]

By |2022-05-03T16:13:57+09:00May 3rd, 2022|News|0 Comments
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Safe Work releases fact sheet for ultraviolet radiation

Safe Work Australia has developed a fact sheet on the risks of solar (UVR) ultraviolet radiation exposure at work. Raising awareness of the dangers of UVR for anyone who works outside is important, given the high rate of skin cancer in Australia. Around two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age [...]

By |2022-01-29T17:10:09+09:00January 29th, 2022|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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