With the landmark ban on engineered stone coming into effect, Safe Work Australia has issued a warning about the harmful and significant costs of exposure to respirable crystalline silica generated when engineered stone is processed with power tools. Under the ban, which came into effect on 1 July 2024, the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs is prohibited in every state and territory in Australia.
In the realm of industrial safety, one aspect holds paramount importance: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Serving as a crucial line of defense, PPE plays a significant role in safeguarding workers against potential hazards. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on the significance of PPE in industrial safety and its various applications. At Workwear Direct, Australia's trusted provider of Workwear & Safety solutions, we recognize the importance of PPE and offer a wide range of high-quality products to ensure the safety of your workforce.
ACT: repeat offenders in residential construction on notice There has been little change in safety behaviours and recurrent non-compliance by a number of residential construction businesses in the ACT, despite repeated enforcement notices and engagement with WorkSafe ACT inspectors, according to the regulator.
Blanket ban of engineered stone recommended by Safe Work Australia The use of all engineered stone, irrespective of crystalline silica content, should be banned in order to protect the health and safety of workers, according to Safe Work Australia.
NSW: new strategy to prevent sexual harassment at work SafeWork NSW recently launched its first four-year strategy (2023-2027) to support NSW businesses in preventing workplace sexual harassment and other gender-based harmful workplace behaviours.
Safety alert issued after young worker injured by racking system Workplace Health and Safety Queensland recently issued a safety alert following an incident in which a young worker was seriously injured when welded mesh sheets fell onto him.
NSW government to introduce industrial manslaughter law The NSW Government recently announced that it will introduce industrial manslaughter laws across the state – making it the last mainland jurisdiction to bring an industrial manslaughter offence or legislation to parliament.
Andriy Kotykhov: championing WHS in process and practice Andriy Kotykhov recently won the Australian WHS Champion (CEO) of the Year (less than 1000 employees) for taking a strong and effective approach to leadership of WHS across the business
MPRV: skilling the next generation through safety cadetship Major Road Projects Victoria recently won the Best WHS Learning & Professional Development Program in the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards for its civil construction safety cadetship program
Where organisations fail in critical risk management There are sometimes two paradigms: ‘safety’ and ‘safe production’, that exist within organisations, and as a result, they may need to take a more diligent approach to critical risk management.
