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Wall Collapse in High Winds: $90K Fine Highlights Gaps in Safety Planning
When a wall collapsed on a windy day during a planned demolition no-one was injured, but the consequences could have been serious. The employer was convicted and fined $90K.
Between progress and safety: The dark side of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all about using technology to increase the speed and accuracy of your business operations, saving time and boosting productivity. It makes a promising asset to businesses, large and small, around the world. But could AI make your enterprise more vulnerable to potential security threats? Let’s break down the wall and find out.
What are work health and safety codes of practice?
In Australia, employers have a duty of care to employees as part of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011.
New guide for preventing leading cause of death and injury
Slips, trips and falls cause thousands of serious injuries every year, and the painful consequences extend to employers as well, in direct and hidden costs. A new guide can help prevent them.
Knife safety at work: what are the guidelines?
If you have knives in your workplace, be sure to manage the risks and train all employees in health and safety measures.
Psychological health and safety in the workplace: new report
The report sheds light on the characteristics and trends in workers’ experience of psychosocial hazards and mental health conditions in Australian workplaces.
COVID employee survey valid safety measure in dismissal
Coronavirus threw up many new workplace scenarios to navigate. Find out what happened when this employee refused to comply with a company request.