WHS Insider Newsletter - Humanoid helpers or workplace hazards?

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WHS Updates

• Safe Work Australia provide information on the risks of airborne cement dust and recommends using protective equipment like M-class dust extractors and P2 respirators. Link
• SafeWork SA warn of the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, following a record number of deaths in the past 12 months. Link
• Workplace Health and Safety Queensland open investigation after the death of a construction worker at a business southwest of Brisbane. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria provide various resources and forms for claim lodgement and return to work procedures, including employer obligations and payroll instructions. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria collaborate with ACC New Zealand to share ideas and improve outcomes for workers and communities. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria call a recent incident a ‘serious failure’ to follow basic safety procedures after a worker was severely injured due to an incorrectly installed barrier. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria remind employers to control risks associated with lead-based paint removal. Link
• SafeWork NSW prosecute B&E Foods and its director for $412,500 plus costs due to safety signage being only in English, which was not understood by their predominantly non-English speaking Asian staff. Link
• Safe Work Australia release new 2022-23 data in their Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard. Link
• Safe Work Australia encourage workers and employers to use their ‘know your duties’ tool to understand WHS responsibilities under the model WHS Act. Link

WHS Compliance Directory

Highlight - WHS Legal Advisors

Navigating the legal aspects of work health and safety (WHS) can be complex. WHS legal advisors provide specialised guidance on compliance, representation in disputes, and advice on workplace policies to help businesses manage their legal obligations and reduce liability.

MinterEllison - Leading law firm providing WHS legal services, including compliance advice, incident management, and representation in regulatory investigations. Link

WHS Case Studies

Work health and safety (WHS) case studies go beyond the headlines to uncover valuable insights and practical lessons that can transform workplace safety.

WHS Case Study - Implementing safety on regional construction sites

The construction industry faces unique challenges in managing workplace health and safety, especially in regional areas where ... Link

WHS Information

Accessing reliable work health and safety (WHS) information is essential for Australian businesses striving to create safe and compliant workplaces.

Understanding workplace safety requirements for lone workers

Workplace safety is a critical component of any business, but ensuring the wellbeing of lone workers presents unique ... Link

WHS Trends

Staying informed about work health and safety (WHS) trends is vital for businesses aiming to adapt to evolving risks and regulations.

Humanoid helpers or workplace hazards?

In a move that signals a seismic shift in manufacturing safety protocols, Foxconn’s Chinese iPhone assembly plants are welcoming an army of ... Link

WHS Moves

• Adriana Siddle leaves SafeWork NSW as Manager, Policy and Regulation, Respect at Work Taskforce to join Queensland Human Rights Commission as Director, Prevention Projects. Link
• Ru Watson leaves WorkSafe Victoria as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant to join healthAbility in the same role. Link
• Amanda Nielsen joins WorkSafe Victoria as Manager - Payroll Services from her previous role as Payroll Manager at Target Australia. Link
• Antony Arena joins SafeWork NSW as Director from serving as Risk Management, Audit and Assurance at Transport for NSW. Link
• Yasmin Cox leaves Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, where she served as Executive Director, Specialised Health and Safety Services, Office of Industrial Relations, and joins SafeWork NSW as Executive Director, Regulatory Capability and Harm Prevention. Link
• Amy Yang completes an internship with SafeWork NSW, focusing on data extraction and modelling from social media to analyse online sentiments about mental health. Link

WHS Jobs

• SafeWork NSW seeks a Senior Data Governance Officer to lead data governance policies and ensure compliance across the organisation. Link
• WorkSafe Tasmania seeks a Senior Safe Farming Work Health and Safety Advisor to enhance farm safety and health in Tasmania's agricultural sector. Link
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research seek a Work, Health & Safety Manager in Perth with salary packaging and generous leave benefits. Link
• Fenner Conveyors seek a Health and Safety Advisor in Melbourne with a competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements. Link
• ABC seek a WHS Advisor in Melbourne with a base salary range of $120,000 - $133,000 per annum. Link
• WorkSave Victoria seek a Lead Lawyer - Public Law Unit, HSL in Melbourne with a salary of $173,885 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Worker Consultant in Melbourne with a salary of $117,386 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Program Officer in Geelong with a salary of $130,042 per annum. Link

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