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SPA: Most deaths by suicide are among people of working age. Image Source: SafetyCulture Library

Estimated 3,800 deaths by suicide could be work-related

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Estimated 3,800 deaths by suicide could be work-related

Reported by Haydee | 03 Mar, 2014 | 07:25pm

More than 3000 people who committed suicide in Australia over the decade to 2011 may have been caused by work-related issues.

Safe Work Australia: 22 work-related deaths so far this year

Reported by Haydee | 28 Feb, 2014 | 01:29am

As at 26 January 2014, 22 Australian workers have died at work.

Workplace Quit Smoking Program

Reported by Haydee | 27 Feb, 2014 | 12:06am

Workers and businesses are encouraged to participate in the free Workplace Quit Smoking Program, which is a key activity of the Workplaces for Wellness Initiative.

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Preventing mosquito-borne diseases in workplaces

Reported by Haydee | 07 Mar, 2014 | 09:46pm

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland calls on workplaces to do their share in helping stop mosquitoes breeding to protect workers from mosquito bites.

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Hazelwood Coal Mine Blaze Nearly Extinguished

Reported by Stephen | 07 Mar, 2014 | 04:50pm

The ongoing fire at the Hazelwood coal mine could be put out by Monday according to fire fighters. Fire fighters have been struggling to put out the blaze for the past month.

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Unions Faulted For Abusing Right To Inspect Workplaces

Reported by Stephen | 07 Mar, 2014 | 02:36pm

Union interference poses a threat to the residential sector unless the health and safety laws governing the sector are overhauled. This is according to a warning issued by the commercial building industry. A proposal by Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie requires all unions to provide a 24hr notice before visiting a workplace.  In the proposal, health and …

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First World Steel Day set for 28th April

Reported by Stephen | 07 Mar, 2014 | 01:49pm

The World Steel Association is set to hold its inaugural Steel Safety Day later next month. The day is set to coincide with the World Safety Day slated for 28th April. The aim of the Steel Safety Day is to raise awareness on the main causes of accidents in the work places with an aim …

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Increase in mine accidents concerns union

Reported by Haydee | 06 Mar, 2014 | 07:57pm

A miner’s union expressed their concern on the increase in the number of serious accidents at Queensland mines and quarries.

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North Queensland Return to Work Conference registration ongoing

Reported by Haydee | 06 Mar, 2014 | 06:56pm

Registrations for the upcoming North Queensland Return to Work Conference and Expo 2014 are pouring in and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is calling on all interested participants to register now.