Safety alert issued after three hot work incidents occur in one month
15 December, 2022Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety when conducting 'hot work', after three hot work-related incidents caused serious fire and explosion injuries.
SWA issues reminder regarding transition to GHS 7
15 December, 2022Safe Work Australia has issued a reminder about the transition to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7, which will come into effect on 1 January 2023.
The importance of asbestos medical checks
24 November, 2022Employers are being reminded by WorkSafe Victoria that they must ensure they are meeting their legal obligations surrounding asbestos.
Union steps in to ban engineered stone
24 November, 2022In an extremely rare form of industrial action, the CFMEU has said it will ban the use of engineered stone if the federal government fails to do so.
Coates, LGNSW to provide asbestos identification training
14 November, 2022Coates has partnered with Local Government NSW to provide asbestos identification training to local government officials across the state.
DeWalt PURE500+ and EA70-PRO chemical adhesives
28 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Stanley Black & Decker IncThe DeWalt PURE500+ and EA70-PRO chemical adhesives deliver a complete anchoring and installation system for the construction industry.
A&I Coatings Vitrephos 560 Primer and Vitrethane 650 topcoat system
17 October, 2022 | Supplied by: A&I CoatingsA&I Coatings has developed a complete paint system that helps to reduce workplace exposure to harmful chemicals and increase efficiency in the spray booth.
Feedback sought on safe storage of ammonium nitrate
07 October, 2022SafeWork NSW has opened consultation for safety measures that will strengthen the current regulations for the storage of ammonium nitrate.
Partnership to keep workers safe in chemical environments
05 October, 2022Global safety leaders Ansell and Chemwatch have partnered to provide greater awareness and enhanced protection solutions to keep workers safe around chemicals.
Energy company fined after workers exposed to acid vapours
25 August, 2022A Victorian energy company has been fined after workers were exposed to toxic acid vapour in two separate incidents at its oil refinery.
Employer obligation to protect against blood-borne viruses
22 August, 2022 by Scott Whittaker, General Manager, Clean Stream Technologies | Supplied by: Clean Stream TechnologiesThe dangers of highly transmissible blood-borne diseases have been pushed off the front page in recent times — but they haven't gone away.
Recycler fined after worker injured in LPG fuel tank explosion
18 August, 2022A Victorian scrap metal recycler has been fined $50,250 after an LPG fuel tank exploded, causing a nearby worker to sustain serious burns.
Safety alert issued after worker suffers cryogenic burns
06 July, 2022Business owners have been advised to manage the risks to health and safety when handling hazardous goods after a young worker suffered serious cryogenic burns while handling liquid nitrogen.
Company fined as workers exposed to silica dust
15 June, 2022A stonemasonry company has been fined for failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment, after workers were exposed to silica dust.
Euchner FlexFunction CTS safety switch
08 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdEuchner's innovative FlexFunction compact CTS safety switch is suitable for applications requiring a high locking force in a confined space.
