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2025, February
Australian PPE Standards & Requirements: Your Ultimate Guide
Tuesday, 25 February 20250
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals across various industries. In Australia, stringent standards and regulations are in place to guarantee that PPE meets the highest quality and safety requirements. This comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights into Australian PPE standards, highlighting the importance of compliance and the specific requirements for different types of PPE.
Tackling disruptive passenger behaviour: safeguarding cabin crew safety and wellbeing
Monday, 24 February 20250
The combination of mask mandates, alcohol consumption and passenger stress created an unprecedented surge in disruptive passenger behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, severely impacting cabin crew safety and wellbeing for the airline industry.
The role of curiosity in effective OHS leadership
Monday, 24 February 20250
Effective leadership goes beyond directing a team; it requires fostering curiosity, empowering individuals, and creating an environment where innovation thrives, particularly in OHS where balancing compliance with human-centred engagement is crucial.
How Ross Taylor’s leadership transformed WHS for Fletcher Building
Monday, 24 February 20250
Ross Taylor, former CEO of Fletcher Building, won the Australian WHS Champion (CEO) of the Year (more than 1000 employees) in the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards for driving a significant positive shift in workplace safety performance
Government report warns of AI’s impact on workplace safety
Monday, 24 February 20250
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation present both benefits and threats to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace, according to a recent government report.
WHSQ to expand workplace safety compliance focus in 2025
Monday, 24 February 20250
The construction, recreational and asbestos management industries were the focus of the proactive compliance program for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s (WHSQ), which recently announced it will focus on additional industries in 2025.
WorkSafe Victoria issues $13.3 million in fines for workplace safety breaches
Monday, 24 February 20250
Victorian employers faced serious legal and financial consequences for putting workers at risk last year, with WorkSafe Victoria completing 119 successful health and safety prosecutions and enforceable undertakings. Courts imposed a total of $13,318,433 in fines, costs and enforceable undertakings for breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Dangerous Goods Act in 2024, including two costing defendants more than $1 million each.
Biz Care Medical Scrubs: Your Trusted Partner for Workwear Direct in Australia
Monday, 24 February 20250
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where every second counts and professionalism is paramount, the importance of quality medical scrubs cannot be overstated. For healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, and medical staff, having comfortable, durable, and stylish scrubs is essential for their daily work. And when it comes to finding the perfect scrubs, Biz Care Medical Scrubs stands out as a trusted partner of Workwear Direct in Australia.
The Importance of Tape Patterns in Workwear: Keeping Your Team Safe
Monday, 24 February 20250
At Workwear Direct, we understand that safety is paramount to the businesses we serve. That’s why we proudly supply TRu Workwear, a trusted leader in high-visibility and industrial safety clothing. With deep knowledge of Australian safety standards and workplace requirements, we are dedicated to providing workwear solutions that help keep your workforce safe and compliant.
Study highlights the need for clearer OHS terminology in workplace safety
Monday, 3 February 20250
Organisations need to adopt clearer, level-appropriate definitions of health, safety and risk terms, according to research which examined how complex terminology could hamper workplace safety efforts.
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