WHS Insider Newsletter - High-powered AI systems push laboratory safety limits

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WHS Updates

• SafeWork NSW prosecute B&E Foods and its director for $412,500 plus costs due to safety signage being only in English, which was not understood by their predominantly non-English speaking Asian staff. Link
• Safe Work Australia release new 2022-23 data in their Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard. Link
• Safe Work Australia encourage workers and employers to use their ‘know your duties’ tool to understand WHS responsibilities under the model WHS Act. Link
• SafeWork NSW collaborate with Service NSW to verify identities and link MyServiceNSW Accounts for digital license management. Link
• Workplace Health and Safety Queensland introduce a ‘Industry Comparative Calculator’ and ‘Electrical Safety Fortnight’ event, while removing ‘High risk work online register’ and ‘Mental Health Week’ from their offerings. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria enter into an enforceable undertaking with Bowen & Pomeroy following a near-miss incident involving forklift misuse. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria recognise the Ambulance Victoria Oversnow Ambulance project as a finalist in the Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year category. Link
• WorkSafe Tasmania released its performance data for the current years on the Department of Justice website. Link

WHS Compliance Directory

Highlight - Training Providers

WHS training equips workers with the knowledge and skills to operate safely and minimise risks. Training is mandatory in many industries, such as construction and healthcare, and is delivered through accredited providers.

St John Ambulance Australia - Provides a range of WHS-focused first aid and CPR training courses, catering to businesses of all sizes. They are known for delivering high-quality, accredited training programs. Link

WHS Information

Accessing reliable work health and safety (WHS) information is essential for Australian businesses striving to create safe and compliant workplaces.

What workplace hazards do construction workers face?

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WHS Trends

Staying informed about work health and safety (WHS) trends is vital for businesses aiming to adapt to evolving risks and regulations.

High-powered AI systems push laboratory safety limits

The rush to integrate artificial intelligence into pharmaceutical laboratories is creating unprecedented workplace ... Link

WHS Moves

• Antony Arena joins SafeWork NSW as Director from serving as Risk Management, Audit and Assurance at Transport for NSW. Link 
• Yasmin Cox leaves Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, where she served as Executive Director, Specialised Health and Safety Services, Office of Industrial Relations, and joins SafeWork NSW as Executive Director, Regulatory Capability and Harm Prevention. Link
• Amy Yang completes an internship with SafeWork NSW, focusing on data extraction and modelling from social media to analyse online sentiments about mental health. Link
• Stephanie Mirowski leaves WorkSafe Tasmania as a Senior Projects Manager to join Baptcare as an NDIS Baptcare Community Project Manager. Link
• Mano De Silva joins Workplace Health and Safety Queensland as Lead Inspector. Link
• William Parry joins Safe Work Australia as Acting Director, previously serving as Assistant Director at the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Link
• Kirsten Hughes, an Accredited Specialist in Administrative Law, leaves WorkSafe Victoria. Link
• Josh McGaw joins Workplace Health and Safety Queensland as Senior Investigator, previously holding the same position at WorkSafe Victoria. Link

WHS Jobs

• WorkSave Victoria seek a Lead Lawyer - Public Law Unit, HSL in Melbourne with a salary of $173,885 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Worker Consultant in Melbourne with a salary of $117,386 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Program Officer in Geelong with a salary of $130,042 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Project Officer in Geelong with a salary of $117,386 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Analytics Consultant in Geelong with a salary of $117,386 per annum. Link
• CitiPower seek a Safety Advisor in Melbourne with a competitive salary and bonus. Link
• Peninsula seek a Work Health and Safety Consultant in Canberra with a salary up to $130,000 per annum including bonus. Link
• AGL seek a Health & Safety Advisor in Newcastle with a competitive salary and bonus. Link
• ABC seek a WHS Advisor in Sydney with a base salary range of $120,000 - $133,000 per annum. Link

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