News: SafeWork Australia
Updated Guidance Material: Managing the risks of working in heat
Some common risks of working in heat include heat-related illness, dehydration, burns and reduced concentration.
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One month to go!
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) Inspection and Testing
In January 2021 Safe Work Australia released new guidance material for inspecting and maintaining elevated work platforms (EWPs).Â
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Transition to GHS 7 webinar
Safe Work Australia has published to help businesses navigate the transition to GHS 7.
Workplace exposure standards review
Safe Work Australia is reviewing the to ensure they continue to be based on high quality, contemporary evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach.
Safe Work Australia updates transition to GHS Revision 7
has extended the start date for the transitional period towards adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7 to 1 January 2021.
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