Monthly Archives: October 2016

Monthly Archives: October 2016

21/10

Transport workers at high risk of death says Safe Work Australia

Transport workers at high risk of death says Safe Work Australia.  Available from <https://safetowork.com.au/transport-workers-at-high-risk-of-death-says-safe-work-australia/> [October 19, 2016] picture courtesy: Martinez & Schill LLP The Transport Workers’ Union has called on the Government to urgently address workplace deaths among transport workers after a new Safe Work Australia report shows that almost one out of every four workers…
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21/10

What your employer must do to keep you safe

What your employer must do to keep you safe by Alison and Jillian Barrett.  Available from <http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/workplace-safety-what-your-employer-must-do-to-keep-you-safe-20161021-gs7t15.html>. [OCTOBER 21 2016 - 1:50PM] Photo: Erin Jonasson It is shocking to think that another 60 Australian workers may die doing their job before we open our presents on Christmas morning. Last year 195 people were killed in workplace…
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14/10

Safe Work Australia updates 2016 workplace fatality figures

Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show as at 11 October, 132 Australian workers have been killed at work in 2016. Transport, postal & warehousing has once again emerged as the most fatal industry with 42 fatalities so far. The Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry has recorded 34 fatalities while 21 construction workers have been killed…
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