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Health tip - heart health
Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death, with 18,590 deaths attributed to heart disease in Australia in 2017.
HR Service Centre is closed on 9 February 2021 from 12.30pm
Please note that the HR Service Centre will be closed from 12.30pm today and will re-open at 8.30am on Wednesday, 10 February 2021.
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Dry ice handling and storage
A worker has been seriously injured following an incident where a sealed glass bottle containing dry ice has exploded.
Transition to GHS 7 webinar
Safe Work Australia has published a new webinar to help businesses navigate the transition to GHS 7.
Did you know that February is Ovarian Cancer Month?
Held each year in February to educate Australians on ovarian cancer, and raise awareness by sharing the stories of real women affected by the disease.
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Workplace exposure standards review
Safe Work Australia is reviewing the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants to ensure they continue to be based on high quality, contemporary evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach.
International Women's Day 2021
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on the 8th of March. In the lead up to this day, we reflect on the progress made so far, call for change and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over.
Revised FAQS – PPE: hand and arm protection (V2.0)
The information on the PPE FAQs for hand and arm protection have been reviewed, to ensure the HSW guidance information is correct and aligns with current hazard management requirements and responsibilities.
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