by OfficeEditor | Jan 21, 2025 | Safety News
Read the full article here: Lead-based paint removal: Managing exposure risks Employers and contractors involved in lead-based paint removal must manage risks associated with lead exposure, a hazardous process regulated under Part 4.3 of the OHS Regulations. Proper...
by OfficeEditor | Jan 13, 2025 | Safety News
Read the full article here: Employee falls through stair void on housing construction site Employers must take action to prevent falls through stair voids on construction sites following a recent incident in which a worker sustained serious injuries. This includes...
by OfficeEditor | Nov 29, 2024 | Safety News
Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/controlling-risks-when-bagging-silica-flour Employers bagging silica flour must manage risks from respirable crystalline silica, a hazardous dust linked to severe health issues. This includes...
by admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Safety News
Read the full article here: https://worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/prepare-worksites-severe-winds Victorian employers are advised to secure worksites and reconsider outdoor work due to strong winds forecasted across the state in the next 48 hours. The Bureau of...
by admin | Aug 23, 2024 | Safety News
Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/companies-charged-after-skid-steer-loader-death A 34-year-old man tragically lost his life after being run over by a skid steer loader operated by a co-worker after hours. He later succumbed to...
by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | Safety News
Full article can be read here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/workers-sustain-burns-after-petrol-vapours-ignite-while-refuelling-portable-equipment Summary: Fuel Safety During Refuelling Recent incidents have highlighted the dangers of refuelling...
