OHS News

safety awards

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

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workplace wellness

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

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construction compliance

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

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crane collapse

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

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construction

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

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mental illness

Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to d...

One in five Australians will suffer from a mental health issue this year and living in a city makes it far more likely. Research shows that city dwellers have a 20% higher chance of...

Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to d...

One in five Australians will suffer from a mental health issue this year and living in a city makes it far more likely. Research shows that city dwellers have a 20% higher chance of...

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