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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

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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Fine demonstrates the importance of following safe work methods statements

A recent successful prosecution against a flooring business in Queensland by the work safety regulator has demonstrated the importance of diligently following safe work method statements (SWMS) in the course of preventing injury. The importance of following and reviewing high risk construction SWMS is critical to mitigation of injuries, illnesses and fatalities. According to Safe [...]

By |2021-03-27T21:57:06+09:00March 27th, 2021|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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Cafe owner fined over work safety

A South Australian café owner was recently convicted and its' director fined after a young casual worker suffered serious burns in a work safety incident. This recent work safety case highlights the need for additional vigilance by owners of cafes and coffee shops. Read more about Safety in Coffee Shops On 15 August 2018 a [...]

By |2021-01-27T20:31:08+09:00January 27th, 2021|News|0 Comments
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Enter the danger zone – work safety in the silly season

It seems like it should be simple, but unfortunately we are more prone to accidents at working during the Christmas season. We take a look at some of the safety factors to keep of aware of this Christmas season. Increased risks While we say that work safety needs to be top-of-mind for every employee, every [...]

By |2020-12-04T00:45:20+09:00December 4th, 2020|News, Safety Advice|0 Comments
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