Scaffolding Collapse in Gosford NSW

Posted by Andy Perry on 10 November 2020

On the 19th August, another Scaffolding structure collapsed in Gosford New South Wales (NSW) that injured a woman and caused property damage to several vehicles. It was only luck preventing someone being more seriously hurt. It is a timely reminder to all employers or persons conducting bus...
 

Western Australia's Draft Bill for WHS

Posted by Andy Perry on 27 October 2020

It has been reported, Western Australia (WA) is closer to finalising their Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation that will align with other states and territory, apart from Victoria. It was interesting that WA will include industrial manslaughter laws and the term PCBU which means persons ...
 

Falls From Heights - Construction Blitz in NSW

Posted by Ian Good on 13 October 2020
A recent blitz by NSW SafeWork inspectors identified a number of non-compliant or unsafe work practices, mainly associated with mid-rise and residential construction projects in Sydney and in regional NSW. There were the inevitable issues with prevention of falls including poorly designed sca...
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The Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Conference 2020

Posted by Richard Forster on 18 September 2020
The VTHC conference is scheduled to run on Tuesday 27th October 2020 from 0900 - 1445 and is being delivered via an online format this year. It is a free event to attend and it aims to provide training and support for HSRs. The theme for the conference is Risks to Psychosocial Health. WorkS...
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National Safe Work Month 2020

Posted by Richard Forster on 8 September 2020

Each October, Safe Work Australia invites workplaces to take part and focus on health and safety at work during National Safe Work Month.
Not surprisingly the theme this year is  'Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.' This acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts ...
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Posted by Richard Forster on 19 October 2022
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