Musculoskeletal injury prevention | Truck fatality on farm | Molten zinc burn incident | NSCA Foundation Safe-T-Bulletin 493
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More than half of all work-related injuries are musculoskeletal. For high-risk industries such as construction, it is crucial to ensure prevention strategies are implemented in order to minimise risks. WorkSafe Victoria is currently conducting safety inspections that target musculoskeletal issues in an effort to ensure the associated hazards and risks are being managed.
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With one in four Australian women and one in six men experiencing sexual harassment at work, more training is required by businesses.
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The high-performing, high-strength webbing lifeline is manufactured to the highest standard in accordance to strict MSA quality-control procedures. The V-TEC Mini PFL has been tested to work in extreme situations and environments utilising the most innovative energy absorber in the market.
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A New Zealand production engineering firm has been fined $371,250 after one of its workers was burned by molten zinc.
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Despite the potential for cooler weather setting in, workers can still be at risk when working in hot conditions inside.
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A tractor attachment has struck and killed a man in his 20s at a Carwarp property, near Mildura.
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Safety inspections will be carried out at construction sites across Victoria to help with the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
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