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GLOBAL TRADE UNION MOVEMENT DISAPPOINTED BY COP29 CLIMATE TALKS

Posted on 4 December 2024

Following the conclusion of the latest COP29 climate talks ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle has said “Workers are at the heart of climate action, but...
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$70K FINE & CONVICTION AFTER MEZZANINE FLOOR FALL

Posted on 4 December 2024

A construction company, Caelli Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd, has been fined $70,000 and had a conviction recorded after a worker fell through a temporary mezzanine...
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$100K FINE & CONVICTION FOR BUILDER AFTER WORKER’S THREE-METRE FALL

Posted on 4 December 2024

A Queensland construction company, Adcon Vic Pty Ltd, was building the concrete superstructure on a Victorian construction site and engaged labour hire to operate tower...
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NSW CASE FINDS “SPOTTERS MUST SPOT”

Posted on 4 December 2024

In a decision that may have impact in many workplaces, a NSW court has determined that workers allocated to act as spotters on work sites,...
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VICTORIAN GOVT URGES RESIDENTS TO PRIORITISE LADDER SAFETY AT CHRISTMAS

Posted on 4 December 2024

With statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance unit revealing a 49% increase in hospital admissions over the last 10 year for ladder-related falls at home...
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SAFETY ALERT – TRACTOR TOWING ON STEEP SLOPES

Posted on 4 December 2024

Following a September 2024 workplace fatality involving a worker towing a large spray trailer while descending a steep slope, WorkSafe Victoria has issued a Safety...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 4 December 2024

Under the OHS Act 2004 employers have a legal duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace and employees have the right to report any...
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ELECTRICAL COMPANY CHARGED OVER APPRENTICE GENDERED VIOLENCE

Posted on 4 December 2024

Bullying directed at apprentices continues to be a problem across many industries, with multiple employers charged each year – young workers and apprentices deserve a...
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QLD GOVT REVERSES NEW HSR POWERS BEFORE THEY BEGIN

Posted on 4 December 2024

The LNP Queensland government has rushed through changes to WHS laws, introducing multiple amendments last Thursday as part of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games...
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WORKERS ON STRIKE OVER SAFETY CONCERNS

Posted on 4 December 2024

More than 1500 workers from warehouses across Victoria and NSW are on strike to demand safety in response to Woolworths’ performance KPIs. Lineage, a cold...
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UK - Toilet Access: A Fundamental Right Under Threat

Posted on 27 November 2024

An alarming issue was raised in a recent report from the UK’s Trade Union Congress (TUC): the widespread lack of adequate toilet access for workers,...
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$475k Fine Following the Death of a Camper That Was Crushed by a Falling Tree Branch

Posted on 27 November 2024

Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park Pty Ltd was fined $475k and found guilty of failing to ensure the workplace was safe and without risks...
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New Paraquat Regulations

Posted on 27 November 2024

Victoria is set to introduce new thresholds for storing paraquat herbicides to clarify when major hazard facility obligations are triggered. This change aligns Victoria’s threshold...
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Another ATV Rollover Fatality in Victoria

Posted on 27 November 2024

WorkSafe is investigating the tragic death of a woman who died in an all-terrain vehicle rollover on her farm near Daylesford, northwest of Melbourne at...
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ASK RENATA: Can I drink water and take breaks at work?

Posted on 27 November 2024

Hello, I need some advice. I have recently started a new job working in a kitchen about 10 hours a day plus overtime when needed....
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Live Show: Return To Work Webinar

Posted on 27 November 2024

Have you or someone you know ever returned to work after an injury? Knowing your rights can be the difference between a safe and successful...
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Posted on 20 November 2024

Ending Gender-Based Violence is Union Business - As unionists we know that gender-based violence is a safety issue, and when we organise and fight together,...
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WORKSAFE UPDATES GUIDANCE ON ALL-GENDER TOILETS IN THE WORKPLACE

Posted on 20 November 2024

The updated WorkSafe guidance covers essential topics, including what all-gender toilet facilities are and when they should be provided in the workplace. It also includes...
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WORKSAFE ISSUES DISTRESS SIGNAL SAFETY ALERT

Posted on 20 November 2024

WorkSafe issued a reminder to owners of distress signals (also known as flares) about requirements to dispose of them correctly after a 64-year-old man seriously...
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WORKSAFE UPDATES GUIDANCE ON MONITORING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE

Posted on 20 November 2024

Employers have a legal duty to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with hazardous substances in the workplace and to ensure that employees are not...
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WORKSAFE ISSUES AMUSEMENT RIDE WARNING BEFORE END-OF-YEAR EVENTS

Posted on 20 November 2024

WorkSafe Inspectors last month found unsafe set-ups of popular amusement equipment at two Melbourne schools – the identified hazards included a jumping castle that wasn’t...
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PARAMEDIC STUDY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT TO WELLBEING

Posted on 20 November 2024

A study of almost 500 paramedics and ambulance workers across three states has highlighted a link between workplace management strategies and the health and wellbeing...
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UNIONS NSW STUDY SHOWS EMPLOYERS/REGULATORS FAILING MIGRANT WORKERS

Posted on 20 November 2024

Recent research by Unions NSW shows that migrant women in Australia are facing shocking rates of workplace sexual harassment. The study surveyed over 3,000 women...
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICE DEATH LEADS TO RECORD WORK SAFETY FINE

Posted on 20 November 2024

In February 2021 an apprentice at JMA Engineering Pty Ltd died when a gantry crane cable failed, and he was crushed beneath a three-tonne stainless...
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COMPANY FINED AFTER SCUBA TANK REFILL EXPLOSION AMPUTATES LEG

Posted on 20 November 2024

Stalkea Pty Ltd, a diving instruction business near Geelong, has been fined $40K after an employee lost a leg and sustained other serious injuries in...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 20 November 2024

What are the fire exit requirements for a primary school? The current emergency exit door in one of our classrooms is faulty. It has been...
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QLD LNP DECISION TO SUSPEND BPIC EXPOSES WORKERS TO RISK

Posted on 20 November 2024

The Queensland LNP government’s decision to suspend the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) for major government projects potentially threatens workplace health and safety in the...
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ISCRR WEBINAR – TRANSFORMING FARM SAFETY

Posted on 20 November 2024

The Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research is presenting a webinar about the VEG Education Victorian Fresh Produce Network, a program funded by WorkSafe...
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WOMAN DIES WHILE WORKING ALONE AT JACK RIVER FARM

Posted on 20 November 2024

A woman who had been working alone was found critically injured beneath farm machinery on a farm at Jack River, Gippsland last Wednesday morning. The...
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WALK AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE - 22 NOVEMBER

Posted on 13 November 2024

Family Violence is a workplace safety issue – you can join in on actions this November to learn about and stand against Gender-Based Violence. 
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AHRC LAUNCH WORK-RELATED SEXUAL HARASSMENT ANIMATIONS

Posted on 13 November 2024

In efforts to promote understanding of the positive duty under the Sexual Discrimination Act 1984 the Australian Human Rights Commission has launched three short animations...
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COMCARE NEW CODE OF PRACTICE: MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK

Posted on 13 November 2024

A new Code of Practice to support mentally healthy workplaces is now in effect across the Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial...
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WORKSAFE VICTORIA AND SAFEWORK NSW TO HOST TRADE BREAKFAST AT MILDURA

Posted on 13 November 2024

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW inspectors will be inspecting construction sites throughout Mildura and surrounds from 18 to 22 November to ensure employers are aware...
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"WE’RE PEOPLE TOO” CAMPAIGN TO KEEP VICTORIAN ROAD WORKERS SAFE 

Posted on 13 November 2024

The “We’re People Too” campaign reminds drivers that the physical and mental well-being of Victorian roadworkers rely heavily on drivers slowing down, being patient and...
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WGEA RESULTS HIGHLIGHT AREAS FOR ACTION ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK

Posted on 13 November 2024

The latest data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGAE) reveal insights into how Australian workplaces are managing safety in relation to sexual harassment. 
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DESIGNATED WALKWAYS DON’T SATISFY OHS DUTIES FOR FORKLIFTS

Posted on 13 November 2024

A Queensland business has been convicted and fined $75K for failing to keep workers safe in an area where forklifts operate, highlighting the need for...
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$1.2M ENFORCEABLE UNDERTAKING FOR MCCONNELL DOWELL CONSTRUCTORS

Posted on 13 November 2024

McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd faced seven charges of violating workplace safety regulations by failing to maintain a safe workplace following a series of...
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TUC SENDS SOLIDARITY TO US UNIONS FOLLOWING TRUMP ELECTION

Posted on 13 November 2024

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) offers its full solidarity and a pledge of steadfast support to the American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 13 November 2024

A common question from HSRs is about their right to access time to exercise their HSR powers – “My boss says that I only have...
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NATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS MONTH

Posted on 13 November 2024

On average 2 people in Australia are diagnosed with mesothelioma every day – more than 4000 Australians die each year from asbestos related conditions, accounting...
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RIDDELLS CREEK TRUCK CRASH - KINDERGARTEN TEACHER FATALITY

Posted on 13 November 2024

In the early afternoon on Monday a truck crashed into the Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool at Riddells Creek, killing a teacher and seriously injuring a...
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GOLDEN PLAINS WINDFARM CONSTRUCTION FATALITY FOLLOWS UNION WARNINGS

Posted on 13 November 2024

Emergency services attended the Golden Plains Windfarm project at Rokewood, west of Geelong, early on Monday morning after a worker was crushed under a blade....
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WORKERS SUBCONSCIOUSLY DRIFT TOWARDS UNSAFE TECHNIQUES

Posted on 6 November 2024

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain a significant concern in workplaces, often stemming from poor manual handling practices. According to WorkSafe Victoria's senior ergonomist, Alex Finlay, all...
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CO FINED AFTER TRENCH COLLAPSE CRUSHES WORKER’S LEG

Posted on 6 November 2024

A construction and civil engineering business in South Australia, LR&M Construction Pty Ltd, has been fined $75,000 after a worker suffered severe injuries in a...
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$60K FINE FOLLOWING 8 YEAR OLD’S FUNTOPIA CLIMBING INJURY

Posted on 6 November 2024

Entertainment Velocity Pty Ltd, operating the climbing centre Funtopia in Maidstone, Victoria, has been fined $60,000 following a serious safety incident that revealed critical lapses...
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$50K FINE FOR GIN DISTILLER EXPLOSION THAT INJURED EIGHT

Posted on 6 November 2024

Buller Wines Pty Ltd has been fined $50,000 following an explosion during a gin-making experience at its distillery in Rutherglen, which resulted in injuries to...
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AUSTRALIA COMMITS TO ILO FUNDAMENTAL CONVENTION – OHS FRAMEWORK

Posted on 6 November 2024

The recent ratification of all ten International Labour Organization (ILO) Fundamental Conventions by the Australian Government marks a significant milestone for Australian workers. This move...
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TUC REPORT INVESTIGATES THE IMPACT OF NIGHT WORK ON WORKERS’ LIVES

Posted on 6 November 2024

A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) explores the realities of night work and its profound effects on workers’ lives, combining insights from...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 6 November 2024

We often get questions and comments from HSRs about consultation and what it should look like in the workplace - “Does my employer have to...
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA EXPANDS OHS PROTECTIONS FOR FEMALE FIREFIGHTERS

Posted on 6 November 2024

In an important move toward enhancing occupational health and safety (OHS) laws, the South Australian Government has introduced an Amendment Bill to the Return to...
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“IF YOU DON’T SOUND THE ALARM, WHO WILL?” - MATT PEACOCK (1952 – 2024)

Posted on 6 November 2024

Matt Peacock (1952 – 30 October 2024) was an influential Australian journalist whose career was marked by a staunch commitment to highlighting the dangers of...
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SAFEWORK AUST CONSULTING ON FATIGUE CODE OF PRACTICE

Posted on 30 October 2024

Safe Work Australia is seeking a diverse range of views on their draft model Code of Practice providing guidance on managing fatigue hazards at work....
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SA GOVT PROPOSE ENHANCED RETAIL WORKER VIOLENCE PROTECTIONS

Posted on 30 October 2024

The South Australian Government is taking a significant step towards enhancing workplace safety for retail employees by proposing new safety laws to allow businesses to...
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WORKSAFE – “IT’S NEVER YOU UNTIL IT IS” – TOM CONNELLAN, RURAL PARAMEDIC

Posted on 30 October 2024

To complement the current burst of the “It’s never you until it is” campaign for safe farms, WorkSafe have created a case study video with...
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WORKSAFE VICTORIA – THE HAZARDS OF FALLING OBJECTS

Posted on 30 October 2024

Did you know that a falling bolt can strike with the force of a fast motorcycle; a sledgehammer can hit with the force of a...
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ASBESTOS AND SILICA AWARENESS DAY 2024

Posted on 30 October 2024

Jarni Greatorex, Jessie Dean and Vicki Hamilton at Melbourne Asbestos and Silica Awareness Day In the lead up to National Asbestos Awareness Week, running from...
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INDEPENDENT REVIEW - PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE

Posted on 30 October 2024

The Flinders University Australian Industrial Transformation Institute has released the report on its independent review into the operation of the amendments to the paid family...
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TRANSPORT CO. FINED FURTHER $20K FOR REPEAT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FAILURE

Posted on 30 October 2024

Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to provide or maintain a safe system of work after a forklift ran over a...
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$120K FINE FOR REPEAT OFFENDER AFTER MIXER SEVERS FINGERS

Posted on 30 October 2024

Makmur Enterprises Pty Ltd manufactures food products such as dim-dims and dumplings, using a 1000L large ribbon mixer. Employees are required to clean the mixer...
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ITF 2024 CONGRESS – MARRAKECH - PADDY CRUMLIN RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT

Posted on 30 October 2024

Marrakech, Morocco, hosted the 46th Congress of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), where thousands of transport workers and trade union leaders gathered to re-elect...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 30 October 2024

Following on from the HSR Conference we have had variations of the same very important question recurring from across the State – “How do I...
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VTHC 2024 HSR CONFERENCE A TURBO-CHARGED SUCCESS

Posted on 30 October 2024

Dedicated HSRs listen to guest speakers at the 2024 HSR Conference L-R - HSR guest speakers Chloe Mackenzie (NTEU), Ben Gook (NTEU), Gaye Maree Coles...
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ETU CALLS FOR TOUGHER SCRUTINY – BOMADERRY SILO FAILURE

Posted on 30 October 2024

Electrical Trades Union organiser Stewart Edwards calls for a tougher regulatory watchdog and fundamental change at a Manildra Group factory in Bomaderry following the collapse...
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CFMEU OHS ALERT: METHYLENE CHLORIDE – TENSORGRIP X40 SPRAY ADHESIVE

Posted on 30 October 2024

A recent find by a diligent CFMEU HSR of a hazardous aerosol spray adhesive has highlighted how important it is to thoroughly read and interpret...
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VTHC OHS WEBINAR - NUCLEAR POWER & RADIATION RISKS: WHAT WORKERS NEED TO KNOW

Posted on 30 October 2024

Join us for a webinar to hear from an international expert on the radiation risks posed to workers and community from nuclear reactors and nuclear...
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ANOTHER YOUNG MAN KILLED AT WORK

Posted on 30 October 2024

It is with great sadness that we report that a worker was killed last week in Cranbourne.
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SAFEWORK SA ISSUES SAFETY ALERT FOLLOWING AUGER OPERATOR FATALITY

Posted on 16 October 2024

SafeWork SA reminds workers and employers of the dangers of augers and other power take-off (PTO) gearbox driven equipment following the death of a worker...
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WORKSAFE VICTORIA ISSUES ALERT ABOUT HIGH-SPEED BEARING FAILURE

Posted on 16 October 2024

A haul truck operator at an underground mine was hauling materials when flames began in the truck’s engine bay area. The installed Aqueous Film Forming...
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4-DAY WEEK TRIAL EXPANDED AFTER PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MEDIBANK

Posted on 16 October 2024

Medibank’s six-month trial of a 4-day week has shown that employees are happier, healthier and more efficient, leading them to double the number of employees...
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SAFEWORK AUST SEEKING FEEDBACK ON WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS

Posted on 16 October 2024

Safe Work Australia will soon seek feedback on the proposed workplace exposure limits (WEL) for nine chemicals.  Learn more 
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ENFORCEABLE UNDERTAKING FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FAILURE

Posted on 16 October 2024

McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd (MCDC) was a principal contractor working on the Level Crossing Removal Project. On two separate occasions MCDC employee were...
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PLUMBING CONTRACTOR REPEATEDLY RISKS WORKERS AT HEIGHTS

Posted on 16 October 2024

Hi-Tech Plumbing (Aust) Pty Ltd has been fined $14,000 for repeatedly putting workers at risk of a fall of more than 2 metres.  Learn more ...
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OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORT WORKERS’ RIGHTS

Posted on 16 October 2024

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Global Poll 2024 shows widespread public backing for health and safety laws which protect transport workers.  Learn more 
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 16 October 2024

Hello Renata In relation to recent 'severe winds', is there anything that covers outdoor workers in extreme conditions? My employer advised that as they are...
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STAFF EXPOSED TO RISKS AT AUST-FIRST WOMEN’S TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTRE

Posted on 16 October 2024

The relationship between staff and management at the Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre (WTRC) in the Illawarra has been broken over serious safety concerns, with staff...
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AEU BAN ON BETTER AND FAIRER SCHOOLS AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on 16 October 2024

The AEU Federal Executive has placed a nation-wide ban on the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, specifically initiatives which are unfunded and...
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ACTU CALLS FOR BETTER STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION ON PARAQUAT 

Posted on 16 October 2024

It’s against the law to use paraquat in 67 nations around the world yet the herbicide is still widely used by Australian farmers. Australia’s leading...
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WEST GATE BRIDGE MEMORIAL

Posted on 16 October 2024

October 15 marked the 54th anniversary of Australia’s worst construction disaster, the collapse the West Gate Bridge, which took the lives of 35 workers.   Learn...
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US: IMPACT PLASTICS AND HOW CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS WORKERS

Posted on 9 October 2024

A tragic incident at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, has brought to light the severe risks climate change poses to workers. At least six employees...
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WORKSAFE FARM SAFETY CAMPAIGN - “IT’S NEVER YOU UNTIL IT IS”

Posted on 9 October 2024

In an effort to reduce the tragically high rate of deaths and injuries on farms, WorkSafe Victoria has rolled out part three of its culture...
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BAGGING SILICA FLOUR - WORKSAFE VICTORIA NEW SAFETY ALERT

Posted on 9 October 2024

WorkSafe Victoria have released an important reminder for employers in quarry, mill and manufacturing businesses about managing risks from crystalline silica when bagging silica flour....
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REVIEW AT ABC REVEALS WEAK PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY SYSTEMS

Posted on 9 October 2024

An ABC-commissioned review, performed by a team led by Indigenous lawyer Dr Terri Janke, found only one of the 120 current and former staff spoken...
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VTHC WOMEN’S TEAM LAUNCH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WORK SURVEY

Posted on 9 October 2024

When it comes to managing our reproductive health and work, we all have a story to tell. Whether it's managing menstruation or the impacts of...
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WA ORGANISATION FACES FOURTH PROSECUTION IN PSYCHOSOCIAL FIRST

Posted on 9 October 2024

A significant development in workplace health and safety law has emerged as WorkSafe WA announced that the State Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing prosecution...
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VALMONT CONSTRUCTION INCIDENT: LESSONS ON WORKPLACE SAFETY

Posted on 9 October 2024

In May 2019, Valmont, a construction company specializing in office fit-outs, undertook a significant project to convert the second level of a multistorey car park...
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STEEL MANUFACTURING SAFETY BREACH LEADS TO SIGNIFICANT INJURY

Posted on 9 October 2024

On July 11, 2022, a serious workplace incident occurred at a steel manufacturing facility in Pakenham, involving a labour hire worker operating a John Heine...
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CIVIL ENGINEERING CO. RECEIVES ENFORCEABLE UNDERTAKING FOR AMPUTATION

Posted on 9 October 2024

Aqua Metro Services, a civil engineering company working in the water and wastewater industry, have been issued an Enforceable Undertaking by WorkSafe after an employee’s...
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PLUMBING CO. DIRECTOR FINED FOR TRANSPORTING APPRENTICE IN TOOLBOX

Posted on 9 October 2024

The sole director of High Country Plumbing and Gasfitting Pty Ltd (HCP) has pleaded guilty and been fined without conviction for risking the life of...
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DECENT WORK AND A JUST TRANSITION IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY

Posted on 9 October 2024

In a landmark meeting hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), representatives from governments, employers, and workers convened to discuss the urgent challenges and opportunities...
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ITUC DEMANDS SOCIAL JUSTICE IN CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

Posted on 9 October 2024

At the inaugural high-level meeting of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has issued a strong call...
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VTHC OHS BASICS MONTH

Posted on 9 October 2024

For those wanting more to learn more about the basics of OHS, we have one session left still to run as part of our OHS...
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ASK RENATA

Posted on 9 October 2024

Hello Renata What is a good source of information re workplace surveillance? The workplace has changed so much in my life, with employer surveillance becoming...
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FOURTH QLD MINING FATALITY TRIGGERS SAFETY QUESTIONS FROM MEU

Posted on 9 October 2024

The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) is demanding answers following the fourth mining fatality in Queensland this year. A man in his 30s died at...
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AHRC LAUNCHES POSITIVE DUTY ANIMATIONS

Posted on 2 October 2024

S*xual harassment is one of the areas which ‘cross over’ between OHS and Human Rights laws. The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched three short...
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COMCARE: PSYCH HEALTH FORUM

Posted on 2 October 2024

Comcare is inviting interested people to join it on World Mental Health Day for their second Psychosocial Health and Safety Forum for 2024, on Thursday...
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NSW WELCOMES PROPOSED BAN ON IMPORTING ENGINEERED STONE

Posted on 2 October 2024

The Minns Labor Government has welcomed the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of engineered stone benchtops, slabs and panels with a silica content of...
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SEPTEMBER SAFETY SOAPBOX

Posted on 2 October 2024

The September edition of WorkSafe Victoria’s Safety Soapbox is now available. It has articles on Falling objects “a leading cause of death and serious injury...
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WASTE TRANSPORT INSPECTION PROGRAM

Posted on 2 October 2024

WorkSafe Victoria is launching a statewide inspection program to drive down deaths and injuries in the waste and recycling transport industry.
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FEMALE PHYSICIANS CONTINUE TO HAVE ELEVATED RISK OF SUICIDE

Posted on 2 October 2024

A recent study by epidemiologist Eva Schernhammer found that women physicians face a 24 percent elevated risk of suicide compared to the general population. The...
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT POTENTIALLY LINKED TO SELF-ENDANGERING BEHAVIOUR

Posted on 2 October 2024

University of Liverpool researchers explored how performance management practices, intended to boost employee performance, may unintentionally harm employee well-being. The team, led by Dr Mariella...
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