OHS News

OHS for outdoor workers

OHS & WHS: employers responsible for providing ...

More than two million employees work outdoors and as summer is in full swing already, many of those workers are not being provided with any sun protection by their employers...

OHS & WHS: employers responsible for providing ...

More than two million employees work outdoors and as summer is in full swing already, many of those workers are not being provided with any sun protection by their employers...

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securing construction sites

OHS and WHS: securing construction sites

Builders across Victoria are being urged to ensure construction sites are safe and secure before heading off on the Christmas break. Work Safe Victoria say construction sites which aren't adequately...

OHS and WHS: securing construction sites

Builders across Victoria are being urged to ensure construction sites are safe and secure before heading off on the Christmas break. Work Safe Victoria say construction sites which aren't adequately...

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OHS and WHS risk for prison guards

Ravenhall Prison riot put staff at serious OHS ...

The Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation has been convicted and fined $300,000 for putting staff at risk in the lead-up to a riot at the Melbourne Remand Centre in...

Ravenhall Prison riot put staff at serious OHS ...

The Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation has been convicted and fined $300,000 for putting staff at risk in the lead-up to a riot at the Melbourne Remand Centre in...

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traffic management safety

Traffic management under fire for OHS and WHS b...

Work Safe Victoria is urging employers, workers and the public to prioritise safety in and around roadside construction work after a recent inspection campaign revealed inadequate safety measures at a...

Traffic management under fire for OHS and WHS b...

Work Safe Victoria is urging employers, workers and the public to prioritise safety in and around roadside construction work after a recent inspection campaign revealed inadequate safety measures at a...

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The SIA convention 2018

The SIA launches new convention for OHS and WHS...

The Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) has announced a new initiative to attract Australia’s largest gathering of Health & Safety Professionals The SIA are launching a new annual convention initiative...

The SIA launches new convention for OHS and WHS...

The Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) has announced a new initiative to attract Australia’s largest gathering of Health & Safety Professionals The SIA are launching a new annual convention initiative...

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Traffic controller death

VicRoads found guilty of OHS and WHS breach

VicRoads and roadwork’s firm Downer EDI have been convicted and fined a total of $1.55 million over the 2011 death of a traffic controller.  VicRoads pleaded guilty to one breach...

VicRoads found guilty of OHS and WHS breach

VicRoads and roadwork’s firm Downer EDI have been convicted and fined a total of $1.55 million over the 2011 death of a traffic controller.  VicRoads pleaded guilty to one breach...

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