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07/06

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows
Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows by Andrew Brown.  Available from <http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/forestry-and-fishing-named-as-most-most-dangerous-jobs-new-data-shows-20170526-gwe47l> [May 27, 2017] Photo: Karleen Minney Employees working in agriculture, forestry and fishing industries are making a living in the most dangerous workplaces in the country, new data shows. Analysis of data from Safe Work Australia by comparison…
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07/06

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test?

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test?
Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test? by Christian McCale.  Available from <https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/health-safety-news/mask-pass-face-fit-test/33508> [June 06, 2017] Although the need for employers to take effective measures to protect the health of their construction workers and avoid exposure to airborne dust is well understood, I am increasingly coming across situations on sites where…
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03/05

Task completion often valued over workplace safety: Study

Task completion often valued over workplace safety: Study
Task completion often valued over workplace safety: Study by Louise Esola.  Available from <http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20170502/NEWS08/912313220/Task-completion-often-valued-over-workplace-safety-Study> [5/2/2017 1:53:00 PM] Over a third of the employees surveyed by the National Safety Council claimed that workplace safety is secondary to performing tasks, according to a report released by the Itasca, Illinois-based organization on Thursday. For the Employee Perceptions in Workplace…
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03/05

Essential Tips for Improving Workplace Safety

Essential Tips for Improving Workplace Safety
Essential Tips for Improving Workplace Safety.  Available from <https://logisticsmagazine.com.au/essential-tips-for-improving-workplace-safety/> [April 28, 2017] Workplace injuries cost the Australian economy about $60 billion a year. Along with the direct financial consequences businesses can face because of an injury to a valued staff member, the other staff members’ increased workloads, increased downtime and potentially lost revenue can also…
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