Work Health and Safety
LSA Safety Alert 43: KEEP UP SAFETY CULTURE WHEN BUSY – AUSGAP
Don’t let familiarity breed contempt on your turf farm. Becoming complacent can have life-threatening consequences, especially at busy farming & transport operations. Fatigue, distraction & heat issues need to be managed with good processes says Turf Accreditation organisation AusGAP. Turfgrowers and Lawn Solutions members are
READ MORENew Musculoskeletal Safety Video released
NEW WORKPLACE SAFETY VIDEOS Check out the introduction to the PErforM program, a simple risk management program used by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland that helps identify, assess and control manual task risks within the workplace – see more at www.bit.ly/2u4AzB1 &nbs
READ MOREIs it time to review your farm’s WHS policies?
Work Health and Safety policies developed by Turfgrowers should look at including a robust and clear-cut policy around drugs and alcohol in their workplace according to Turf Accreditation organisation AusGAP’s program manager, Nick Dorney. Speaking on the need to regularly review such policies, Dorney says
READ MORENew video addresses Safety Hazards
NEW VIDEO ADDRESSES HAZARDS – Workplace safety inspections are fundamental to ongoing worker-safety. This new Worksafe video shows simple steps every business can take to identify, assess & fix workplace hazards – ideal for your next toolbox talk. See more at www.bit.ly/2spKhy7 &nbs
READ MOREReminder – Harvester Position Paper announced
HARVESTER POSITION PAPER ANNOUNCED SafeWork NSW has developed a position paper on hand-stack turf harvesters following enquiries into a fatality involving one of these machines in 2014. New safety control measures will be required from Jan 2018 – read more at www.bit.ly/2s4UCim
READ MOREHarvester Safety Position Partner announced
HARVESTER POSITION PAPER ANNOUNCED SafeWork NSW has developed a position paper on hand-stack turf harvesters following enquiries into a fatality involving one of these machines in 2014. New safety control measures will be required from Jan 2018 – read more at www.bit.ly/2s4UCim &nbs
READ MORENew ‘Safety Starts With You’ campaign
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU Whether you’re a worker or an employer, together you can help make the workplace safer. Because no matter what you do, safety starts with you! Check out SafeWork NSW new safety campaign and start your own safety conversation today at: www.bit.ly/2qFqlba
READ MOREForklift Safety Focus
FORKLIFT SAFETY FOCUS Worksafe NSW has prepared a series of new Forklift Safety Videos. Check them out for your next Workplace Safety Toolbox Talk to find out some of the simple things you can do to prevent collisions and accidents at work or on site:
READ MORENew Harvester Safety Videos
REMINDER -NEW AUSGAP HARVESTER TRAINING VIDEOS AusGAP has prepared a new competency sign-off form for your records for turf farm employees after watching LSA’s new Harvester Training Videos Stay compliant & bring them to your toolbox & training talks now at: www.bit.ly/2oiKzUM
READ MORENew Safety Resources now online
NEW SAFETY RESOURCES ONLINE Whether it’s toolbox Safety Seminars, new chemical labelling legislation or checking out the latest WHS responsibilities in the workplace, you can now find them more simply at Safe Work Australia’s new website. Check it out at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
READ MORENew AusGAP Harvester Training Resources
NEW AUSGAP HARVESTER TRAINING RESOURCES AusGAP has prepared a new competency sign-off form for your records for turf farm employees after watching LSA’s new Harvester Training Videos. Bring them into your toolbox and training talks now at: www.bit.ly/2oiKzUM
READ MORENew Farm Assessment Tool
NEW FARMING ASSESMENT TOOL Looking after yourself, workers and visitors to your farm is essential for keeping your farm running. Workcover’s new farming self-assessment tool helps identify any areas you may need to improve. See more at www.bit.ly/2pbte4c
READ MORESimple Safety
SIMPLE SAFETY – KEEPING UP WITH OBLIGATIONS– Complying with WH&S legal obligations can be time consuming and costly. Workcover NSW has summarised WH&S Laws in simple, plain English with new practical advice pages to make compliance easy. Check it out at www.bit.ly/2nvaQ5I
READ MOREStay safe in floods, storms and cleanup
STAY SAFE IN FLOODS, STORMS AND CLEANUP If you’re involved in any storm and flood recovery efforts, don’t forget your obligations under WHS laws. Check out the Qld Workcover site to ensure you remain safe and within the law – go to www.bit.ly/2oqU5ZE &nbs
READ MOREManaging safety at delivery points
MANAGING SAFETY AT DELIVERY POINTS Turf deliveries are a good example of where transport drivers are exposed to various risks and site-specific hazards. Check out this new film from Workcover Qld that identifies ways to minimise and control risks – go to www.bit.ly/2n7WdRC
READ MORETime for a Toolbox Talk?
‘TIME FOR A TOOLBOX TALK?’ How long has it been since your last toolbox talk or safety meeting? Now is a great time of year to hold a ‘refresh’ safety meeting or toolbox talk after the busy summer period. For some great ideas for toolbox
READ MORENew Alive and Well Website
‘ALIVE AND WELL’ WEBSITE Too many farmers are still being injured at work and Worksafe’s new Alive and Well website enables farmers to share safety stories and lessons learnt. Check it out with new Quadbike info as well at www.aliveandwell.net.au
READ MORESAFETY STARTS WITH YOU
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU – Safework NSW has started a new campaign to get us talking about safety in the workplace. Whether you’re a worker or an employer, start a conversation about safety today – resources and watch the video at www.safetystartswithyou.nsw.gov.au
READ MORENew Farmsafe Induction tool
NEW FARMSAFE INDUCTION TOOL ONLINE The new Farmsafe Australia Safety Induction Tool is now available online. It’s free and seeks to further improve the safety induction of new workers –a great tool for your WHS system – check it out at www.induction.farmsafe.org.au
READ MORENew Quad Safety Tips
QUAD BIKE SAFETY TIPS The Australian Farmers Assn. has produced new tips aimed at keeping employees and family safe on farm with quad bikes – the leading cause of death on Australian farms for the past five years – Read more at www.bit.ly/2m1HyHE
READ MOREFarm Safety Needs Greater Attention: Report
Research by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety based on media coverage from 2016, indicates there were 63 on-farm injury deaths last year. The main causes were tractors (9), other farm machinery (9) and quads (6). These three factors accounted for almost 40% of all
READ MOREFarms urged to prioritise safety
FARMS URGED TO PRIORITISE SAFETY Farmers are more prone to workplace death & injury than any other workers in Australia according to recent figures from WorkSafe. This has prompted a new e-SAFE Rural e-news from Safework Qld – Sign-up at www.bit.ly/2kbIqb9 – great for toolbox
READ MORESTAY SAFE AS IT HEATS UP AGAIN
STAY SAFE AS IT HEATS UP AGAIN SafeWork is reminding the importance of working safely this summer. Falls, higher chemical exposure, burns & heat stress are issues to be considered during hot days & heatwaves. More info- see Working in Extreme Heat Factsheet www.bit.ly/2jLq1lz
READ MOREGet serious about forking safety
We’re serious about forking safety, and you should be too. This guide (hit link above or below) prepared by Worksafe NSW will help you hold toolbox talks with your workers about the three main causes of forklift deaths and serious injuries, which are: 1. pedestrians being hit by
READ MORELook after new and young workers
LSA Safety Alert 02-2017: LOOK AFTER NEW WORKERS – Turfgrowers are reminded of the importance of looking after new workers and ensuring proper training and inductions on farm and on site. Maintaining a safe workplace should be a priority and proper safety procedures should be
READ MORESTAY SAFE IN THE NEW YEAR
STAY SAFE IN THE NEW YEAR Lawn Solutions Australia wishes all growers & staff a prosperous & safe 2017. Kick off your toolbox talks this year by going over the new Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for chemicals that came into effect last week –more info
READ MOREKeep away from powerlines
Dear All Many farms I have inspected have genuine power line hazard issues. Whether irrigation, spray or cropping plant and equipment potentially striking the lines, cattle & sheep trucks hitting powerlines or workers breaching excluding zones; it is an issue nearly every farm business operator
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – KEEP UP SAFETY CULTURE WHEN BUSY – AUSGAP
The saying ‘Familiarity breeds contempt’ can have life-threatening consequences, especially at busy farming & transport operations. Fatigue, distraction & heat issues need to be managed with good processes says Turf Accreditation organisation AusGAP. Turfgrowers and Lawn Solutions members are being advised to review their safety
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – MORE WHS TOOLS ONLINE
LSA Safety Alert 43: MORE WHS TOOLS – If you need Toolbox Talk subjects or other Safety tools then Safe Work Australia broadcasts a series of free online seminars and podcasts that showcase the latest thinking, innovation, research and developments in work health and safety
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – NEW WHS E-TOOLS LAUNCHED
LSA Safety Alert 42: NEW WHS E-TOOLS have been launched by Worksafe Qld assist you improve work health and safety. The five eTools are easy to use and can be accessed on a range of devices and include a Heat Stress Calculator and Hazardous Manual
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – SAFE WORK MONTH SAFETY QUIZZ
LSA Safety Alert 41: SAFE WORK MONTH – Safe Work Australia’s Safe Work Month is nearing to an end, but it’s not over yet! How has your workplace been participating? Test your WHS knowledge and tap into great WHS resources with Safe Work’s online Fact
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – New Safety Videos Launched
LSA Safety Alert 40: Safe Work Australia has launched a new video website for Safe Work Month featuring free virtual seminars that showcase the latest research, developments and best practice in work health and safety. Hear from experts in workplace mental health, job design, young
READ MORESAFETY ALERT – SAFE WORK MONTH CONTINUES
LSA Safety Alert 39: GET INVOLVED IN SAFE WORK MONTH – Safe Work Month is about improving work health and safety awareness and remembering the most important reasons for staying safe at work. Safe Work Australia has developed new resources for businesses to help get
READ MORESAFETY ALERT: GET INVOLVED IN NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH
GET INVOLVED IN SAFE WORK MONTH National Safe Work Month is held every October and aims to improve WHS awareness and discussion at work. National Safe Work Month, also encourages discussion about safety at work and share positive workplace stories from across Australia. In 2016
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – YOUNG WORKERS MOST VULNERABLE TO WORKPLACE INJURY
“Employers should prioritise safety discussions and training to reduce young workers’ risk of injury,” is the message from WorkSafe Victoria which has released startling new safety statistics. Read more www.bit.ly/2cv2Ver
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY (CoR) – IT’S EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY (CoR)– IT’S EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS A new fact sheet has been released from NHVR detailing responsibilities for everyone involved in transport to be aware of new Chain of Responsibility laws. Keep up with the latest information & read more at www.bit.ly/2cofApp &nbs
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – GET SET FOR SAFE WORK MONTH
National Safe Work Month is held every October and aims to improve WHS awareness and discussion at work. Safe Work Australia has developed new resources for businesses to help get involved at your workplace. Get involved in National Safe Work Month National Safe Work Month
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – WORK SAFELY AROUND CONSTRUCTION SITES
Turfgrowers often deliver to tricky construction sites and careful assessment of hazards and communication is important. Worksafe Vic has developed new guidance to support safe work near roadways. Read more at www.bit.ly/2crwwdc
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – NEW GUIDE PROMOTES SAFER USE OF MOBILES
The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) has launched a new national Mobile Phone Use in Vehicles Policy Guide – Read more at http://bit.ly/2bB2HHF &nbs
READ MORESafety Alert – Improve truck visibility to reduce accidents
Installing reflective tape on trucks to improve their visibility could reduce some types of accidents between trucks and cars by up to 44 percent, the Australian Trucking Association’s Senior Engineering Adviser, Chris Loose, said last week. Mr Loose was releasing the ATA’s updated Technical Advisory
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – HEAVY VEHICLE CHECKS ONGOING
Heavy vehicle health checks ongoing Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet will have their roadworthiness checked in a two-month survey which has commenced this month. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey would be the first time the same inspection
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – TAKE FORKING SAFETY SERIOUSLY
LSA Safety Alert 30-2016: TAKE FORKING SAFETY SERIOUSLY – Forklifts continue to cause workplace deaths and injuries in workplaces around Australia. Workcover NSW has addressed this with a new safety campaign with a great range of downloadable resources. If you use or work near forklifts
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – GETTING GHS READY
A new system of chemical classification is coming into effect and you need to be ready. It’s called the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Watch the video from NSW Workcover that shows simple steps to help you get there www.bit.ly/2ak3cSd
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: Farm Safety Week resources
Great Farm Safety Resources . . . Go to the farmsafe.org.au site or http://bit.ly/2abLFPg or: Ag Health resources at http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/aghealth/farmers/index.php or http://bit.ly/2a7b6yF National Farm Safety Week National Farm Safety Week is an annual event held across Australia during July and aims to highlight the importance of safety on farms. The
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: MANUAL HANDLING RISKS VIDEO
LSA Safety Alert 27-2016: MANUAL HANDLING RISKS VIDEO – Workcover Qld has produced a new short video that shows how businesses from various industries identify and manage hazardous manual tasks. Watch now with your team to see how you can help eliminate any similar hazards
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: SAFETY VIDEOS TO WATCH
LSA Safety Alert 26-2016: SAFETY VIDEOS TO WATCH – Safe Work Australia has released a number of Safety Videos for small businesses on their Youtube channel recently. Take the time to check them out and see that you’re up to date in your operation –
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: HIGH RISK WORK (HRW) LICENSING
LSA Safety Alert 25-2016: HIGH RISK WORK (HRW) LICENSING – It is crucial all staff who operate high risk machinery (including forklifts) hold a current HRW license. Heavy penalties do apply if an operator is caught without a current HRW license. More info at http://bit.ly/29dn6MW
READ MORELSA Safety Alert – Safe Work Info Sheet
The Working safely in Australia Information sheet provides new and migrant workers with current information on work health and safety and workers’ compensation in Australia. This Information sheet explains that in Australia, employers must look after the health and safety of workers and that a
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: 5 STEPS TO PREVENT STRAINS & SPRAINS
LSA Safety Alert 23-2016: 5 STEPS TO PREVENT STRAINS & SPRAINS – Watch this short video from Worksafe to help address some of the issues behind strain and sprain injuries that exceed 80,000 in NSW alone in the last three years from manual tasks –
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: Working Outdoors Safety Alert
LSA Safety Alert 22-2016: Outdoor & Farm Workers are exposed to many hazards depending on type of work, geography, season & length of time spent outside – A Safety Alert has been issued by Worksafe Victoria following a snakebite fatality as an example of such
READ MORELSA Safety Alert: Take the time to review Consultation
LSA Safety Alert 21-2016: Quieter times on turf farms provide an ideal opportunity to assess & review Workplace Safety Consultation. Consultation is a legal requirement and an essential part of managing health & safety risks and can take many forms such as toolbox talks –
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe on the farm urges WorkSafe
Turfgrowers should be mindful of the dangers inherent in farm machinery and equipment following the tragic deaths of a number of farmers last week; with tractor and quad-bike incidents behind the fatalities. In a real wake-up call for all farmers, the three deaths in three days in Victoria last week has prompted WorkSafe to
READ MORESafety Alert: ‘DIY=DIE’ WHEN IT COMES TO FARM ELECTRICAL WORK
Farmers are handy at a range of skills but electrical work is something that unlicensed people should ever attempt. That’s the message from the new Energy Safe Campaign – read more at www.bit.ly/1U6OgEt Farmers are being urged not to attempt dangerous do-it-yourself electrical work as
READ MORESafety Alert: KEEP UP TO DATE ON SAFETY
Online assistance for small business Small businesses account for more than 95 per cent of all Australian businesses and are responsible for the health and safety of approximately 4.8 million workers. State and territory work health and safety regulators have developed resources to assist small
READ MORESafety Alert: LOOK UP AND LIVE
LSA Safety Alert 18: LOOK UP AND LIVE Farmers are being urged to learn more about what to do if they contact powerlines, after recent electrocutions on farms in the past six weeks have resulted in two farmers dying after accidentally coming into contact with
READ MORESafety Alert: KEEPING ACTIVE AT WORK IS BEST FOR YOUR HEALTH
No time to sit: Keeping active at work is best for your health Turf Growers are advised to keep abreast of a new report from Safework Australia on the risks of health problems around sedentary work – the type of work that doesn’t involve much movement
READ MORESafety Alert: 10 STEPS TO SITE INDUCTIONS
LSA Safety Alert 16-2016: 10 steps to site inductions – Turf work off farm can present safety hazards for even the most seasoned workers and for those unfamiliar with the site the risks are multiplied. Simply ‘showing them the ropes’ isn’t always enough to avoid
READ MORESafety Alert: New First Aid Model Code of Practice
LSA Safety Alert 15-2016: New First Aid Model Code of Practice – A new code of practice has been developed by Safework Australia to provide guidance to better manage health & safety risks under the WHS Act in order to provide adequate first aid facilities
READ MORESafety Alert: NEW ‘ALIVE AND WELL’ WEBSITE
LSA Safety Alert 14-2016: NEW ‘ALIVE AND WELL’ WEBSITE – Over 5,000 NSW farmers have been injured at work over the last 3 years and Worksafe have put together a new website to enable farmers to share their safety stories and lessons learnt – Check
READ MORESafety Alert: FARMS URGED TO PRIORITISE SAFETY
LSA Safety Alert 13-2016: FARMS URGED TO PRIORITISE SAFETY – Farmers are more prone to workplace death & injury than any other workers in Australia according to the latest figures from WorkSafe that has prompted a new Farm Safety awareness campaign– Read more at www.wp.me/p74DQl-60
READ MORESafety Alert: DESIGNING GOOD WORK
LSA Safety Alert 12-2016: DESIGNING GOOD WORK – Safework Australia has recently issued a new handbook on the principles of good work design. Well-designed, healthy and safe workplaces allows for greater productivity to be achieved if hazards and risks are eliminated through good design –
READ MORESafety Alert: WARNING ON GRINDERS & GUARDS
LSA Safety Alert 11-2016: WARNING ON GRINDERS & GUARDS – Worksafe has issued a safety alert around the correct use of grinders and their guards after a Queensland worker received fatal injuries while operating a 9 inch angle grinder. Ensure your gear is safe and
READ MORESafety Alert: WHAT SAFETY INSPECTORS LOOK FOR
LSA Safety Alert 10-2016: WHAT SAFETY INSPECTORS LOOK FOR – Worksafe has bought together a number of resources on a new website that helps you identify and rectify risks in your workplace. Take a look for your own operation to see how you stack-up. Read
READ MORESafety Alert: If your workers aren’t safe, then neither are you – Worksafe
LSA Safety Alert 09-2016: If your workers aren’t safe, then neither are you – Worksafe – There’s a strong message in Worksafe’s latest ad campaign that emphasises the effects that injuries pose on the workplace and it’s aimed squarely at employers. Read more at http://wp.me/p74DQl-4L
READ MORESafety Alert: WORKING WITH HERBICIDES SUCH AS GLYHOSATE
LSA Safety Alert 08-2016: WORKING WITH HERBICIDES SUCH AS GLYHOSATE – Worksafe Victoria has responded to recent WHO reports around herbicides such as glyphosate, and how to minimise risks to employees and others when using this chemical. For more info see fact sheet http://bit.ly/1VM4BkB Glyphosate
READ MORESafety Alert: WORKING WITH SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS ON FARMS WARNING
LSA Safety Alert 07-2016: WORKING WITH SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS ON FARMS WARNING – SafeWork has issued a reminder on working safely around submersible pumps after a recent death on a Victorian farm. Measures must be in place when around pumps as electricity is present. For more
READ MORESafety Alert: SPATE OF FALLS PROMPTS SAFEWORK WARNING
LSA Safety Alert 06-2016: SPATE OF FALLS PROMPTS SAFEWORK WARNING – SafeWork has issued a reminder of working safely at heights after two workers were killed and eight others seriously injured in falls from heights since the start of the year in NSW alone. More
READ MORESafety Alert: STAY SAFE AS IT HEATS UP AGAIN
LSA Safety Alert 05-2016: STAY SAFE AS IT HEATS UP AGAIN – SafeWork has issued a reminder of the importance of working safely this summer. Falls, higher chemical exposure, burns & heat stress are issues to be considered during hot days and heatwaves. More info
READ MORESafety Alert: Look after new workers
LSA Safety Alert 04-2016: LOOK AFTER NEW WORKERS – Turfgrowers are reminded of the importance of looking after new workers and ensuring proper training and inductions on farm and on site. Maintaining a safe workplace should be a priority and proper safety procedures should be
READ MORESafety Alert: Spate of tractor incidents prompts warning
LSA SAFETY ALERT 03-2016 – Spate of Tractor incidents prompts warning – Turfgrowers are reminded of the dangers of working around machinery and farm vehicles especially tractors following a number of on-farm accidents recently. Maintaining a safe workplace should be a priority and proper maintenance
READ MORESafety Alert: Expect a Workplace Inspection Soon
Turfgrowers can expect a Worksafe Inspection sometime soon on the back of recent announcements. Maintaining a safe workplace should be a priority and proper record-keeping and procedures should be in place. Read full Alert
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe in the Holidays
Risks of workplace injuries increase in holiday periods with a casual workforce, family and friends sometimes on the farm and regular employees away can contribute to tragic outcomes on farms not managed properly. LSA-Safety-Alert-01-2016-STAY-SAFE-IN-HOLIDAYS.pdf
READ MORESafety Alert: Celebrate the End of the Year Safely
SafeWork has issued a reminder to celebrate end-year events safely. WH&S responsibilities at work functions are the same as the workplace- why not hold a tool-box-safety-talk prior to your shutdown? LSA Safety Alert 16-2015 – CELEBRATE END OF YEAR SAFELY
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe As It Heats Up
Risks of workplace injuries increase in extreme weather research has found. Falls, higher chemical exposure, occupational burns & heat stress are issues to be considered during hot days and heatwaves.
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe on Farms
Farms have been singled out as the most dangerous workplace in Victoria after a spate of deaths on regional properties over the past four weeks. Read full Alert
READ MORESafety Alert: Turf Businesses Must Comply With Transport Chain of Responsibility (COR)
Recent breaches by transport operators, including turf businesses has increased the importance of safety in transport.
READ MORESafety Alert: Keep Up Safety Culture When Busy
The saying ‘Familiarity breeds contempt’ can have life-threatening consequences, especially at busy farming & transport operations. Fatigue, distraction & heat issues need to be managed with good processes.
READ MORESafety Alert: Managing Diesel Exhaust
Approx 1.2M Aussie workers are exposed to diesel exhaust and Safe Work Australia released guidance material last week to help workplaces manage the risks of continued exposure.
READ MORESafety Alert: Developing a Safety Culture Pays Off
Research shows that the most safety-minded organisations are also among the most profitable and developing a safety culture pays off more than just reducing fatalities and injuries. Check out & download Safe Work Australia’s latest Safety Stats Factsheet.
READ MORESafety Alert: Be Safe, Be Healthy, Because
National Safe Work Month continues – individuals and workplaces are encouraged to raise safety awareness. See the Virtual Seminar Series online – this week Supply Chains & Construction Industry.
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe In The Heat
Risks of workplace injuries increase in extreme weather research has found. Falls, higher chemical exposure, occupational burns & heat stress are issues to be considered during hot days and heatwaves.
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe On Flatbeds
A number of recent workplace injuries and a Qld fatality have involved falls from flatbed trucks. Such falls can be serious and sometimes fatal, but there are several ways to stay safe loading & unloading.
READ MORESafety Alert: Be Safe, Be Healthy, Because
BE SAFE, BE HEALTHY, BECAUSE is this year’s theme for National Safe Work Month for October ’15 and encourages everyone to raise awareness of work health & safety. Check out the extensive electronic information kit available from Safe Work Australia.
READ MORESafety Alert: Quad Deaths Prompt Warning
Incidents involving quads are now the leading cause of injury death on Australian farms. Most deaths are due to crush injury and/or asphyxiation associated with quads rolling over, or by injury associated with the victim being flung onto a hard surface as a result of a crash.
READ MORESafety Alert: How Safe Is Your Workplace?
Start planning for safety discussions for your workplace. WorkSafe is encouraging employers and workers to a new public awareness campaign which began last week to help prevent injuries with safe work environments.
READ MORESafety Alert: Stay Safe Around Vehicles & Plant
Many recent workplace injuries have involved vehicles or mobile plant. An Industry Alert on Friday from WA Commission for Occupational Safety & Health reinforces the message to be alert around moving machinery.
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