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WHS Accreditation Scheme Snapshot: Scheme projects near $200 billion
The Federal Safety Commissioner’s WHS Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) Snapshot provides data analysis on a quarterly basis. The latest report shows…
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OFSC WHS Webinar – Excavation Risk Management – Presentations and Q&A Session
The Federal Safety Commissioner’s November WHS webinar focused on excavation risk management. The webinar covered WHS Accreditation Scheme audit…
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Federal Safety Commissioner Launches ‘What’s Up?’ Scaffold Safety Collaboration with Ventia Australia
The Federal Safety Commissioner and Ventia have launched new safety training and resources to raise awareness, educate and improve scaffolding…
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OFSC WHS Webinar – Mental health in the building and construction industry – Presentations and Q&A Session
The Federal Safety Commissioner’s August webinar aimed to expand understanding of what can cause mental health hazards in the building industry, the…
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WHS Accreditation Scheme Snapshot: Scheme Growth Continues
The Federal Safety Commissioner’s WHS Accreditation Scheme Snapshot grants an up-to-date data analysis on a quarterly basis. For the first time in…
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OFSC WHS Webinar – Traffic Management – Presentations and Q&A Session
The Federal Safety Commissioner’s July WHS webinar focused on temporary traffic management. The webinar aimed to increase education and awareness…
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Hazard 2020 final report highlights widespread scaffolding safety problems in Australian building and construction
Today, the OFSC published the final results of its 12-month Hazard 2020 safety campaign that ran across 2020 and 2021. The Hazard 2020 Campaign…
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Watch now: Scheme Accredited builder Paynters prioritises Scaffold safety
Watch our new case study video highlighting the innovative safety practices of Scheme accredited builder Paynters on their upgrade of the…
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New mobile crane ground conditions guidance now available
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has developed new guidance - Considerations for Mobile Crane Ground Conditions -  to help…
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OFSC information and guidance on managing risks to mental health
The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has launched a new mental health webpage to assist building companies to connect with mental…