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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…

07/10

SafeWork SA offers tips for staying safe during severe weather

After warning business owners and operators across South Australia to prepare for extreme weather, SafeWork SA released a few tips to help employers to ensure the safety of workers during severe weathers. Employer (or person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) are encouraged to ensure: The work environment is free of risks to health and…

07/10

National, Victorian and south-west statistics highlight farm-safety concerns

South-west farmers are eight-times more likely to die on the job than any other industry, figures reveal. A national report released by Safe Work Australia found agriculture-related deaths accounted for more than 20 per cent of workplace fatalities across five years. Vehicles – primarily tractors and quad bikes – were highlighted as the lead cause of more than 220 deaths…

07/10

National Safe Work Month kicks off; shines spotlight on workplace safety

October is National Safe Work Month, with Safe Work Australia CEO Michelle Baxter launching the campaign in a video message, asking workers to have a conversation, share stories, and raise awareness of workplace health and safety. The month encourages all Australians to make health and safety a priority in their workplace to reduce the instances…

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