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photo of scissor lift The first Hazard 2020 online educative forum was held on Thursday 18 February 2021. In introducing the session, OFSC Director Cassie Woods…
Two construction workers looking at tablets Throughout the Hazard 2020 Safety Campaign, targeting scaffolding and mobile plant, the OFSC is closely tracking on-site incidents, hazard-…
Woman construction worker with helmet and safety vest holding a tablet A busy final quarter of 2020 has been reflected in the latest FSC Accreditation Scheme Snapshot report. The snapshot, which provides up to date,…
Phtoo of ScaffShield anti-tamper, locking assembly for scaffolding. This year’s Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards were held on Saturday 28 November 2020. Due to COVID-…
Person completing online survey on a tablet Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney is extending the timeframe of the Small and Regional Construction Company Survey by two weeks. “Our…
Nicholson Construction company logo Operating across Regional Victoria, Ballarat based Nicholson Construction first attained accreditation under the Australian Government WHS…
Person completing online survey on a tablet UPDATE: The closing date for the Federal Safety Commissioner Small and Regional Construction Company Survey has been extended to Friday 18 December…
Picture of COVID-19 with text saying COVID-19 update The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced an easing of restrictions across Victoria, with the latest of those due to commence from 8…
Building site at dusk The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) is increasing industry awareness of the Australian Government WHS Accreditation Scheme with the…
Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney As part of National Safe Work Month, the Office Federal Safety Commissioner today launched its Hazard 2020 campaign. Hazard 2020 is the first data-…