OHS News

Working in a heat

Working in extreme heat poses OHS and WHS risk

As the majority of Australia swelters under a heatwave this week, Safe Work Australia has published a guide for managing the risks of working in heat. “Heat is a hazard...

Working in extreme heat poses OHS and WHS risk

As the majority of Australia swelters under a heatwave this week, Safe Work Australia has published a guide for managing the risks of working in heat. “Heat is a hazard...

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Illegal asbestos dumping in Sydney

OHS and WHS: Illegal dumping of asbestos on sub...

The ten tonnes of asbestos that was found dumped in the middle of a suburban street in Chester Hill on Monday was only metres from the front yards of residents....

OHS and WHS: Illegal dumping of asbestos on sub...

The ten tonnes of asbestos that was found dumped in the middle of a suburban street in Chester Hill on Monday was only metres from the front yards of residents....

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OHS impact of working long hours

OHS and WHS: working long hours has negative im...

Working more hours to impress your boss and colleagues is a common practice in the workplace with five million Australian full-time employees clocking over 40 hours a week, and 1.6...

OHS and WHS: working long hours has negative im...

Working more hours to impress your boss and colleagues is a common practice in the workplace with five million Australian full-time employees clocking over 40 hours a week, and 1.6...

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OHS workplace wellbeing

OHS and WHS: Employees sending a strong message...

It is fair to say that the emphasis and interest in workplace wellbeing across Australia is on the rise. Organisations are keen to implement programs that not only look after...

OHS and WHS: Employees sending a strong message...

It is fair to say that the emphasis and interest in workplace wellbeing across Australia is on the rise. Organisations are keen to implement programs that not only look after...

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employer responsibilities

OHS and WHS responsibilities as the festive sea...

Making sure all workers stay safe this Christmas is the most important thing employers should focus on in the lead up to the festive season says WorkCover Queensland. WorkCover Queensland...

OHS and WHS responsibilities as the festive sea...

Making sure all workers stay safe this Christmas is the most important thing employers should focus on in the lead up to the festive season says WorkCover Queensland. WorkCover Queensland...

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Research centre for OHS

Research centre for OHS and WHS opens in NSW

A new research centre that will help reduce deaths and serious injuries in NSW workplaces has opened this week. Based in Gosford on the NSW central coast, the $2.5 million...

Research centre for OHS and WHS opens in NSW

A new research centre that will help reduce deaths and serious injuries in NSW workplaces has opened this week. Based in Gosford on the NSW central coast, the $2.5 million...

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