/hr/ en /hr/news/list/2022/05/23/new-hsw-handbook-chapter-management-of-controlled-substances-and-controlled A new HSW handbook chapter, Management of controlled substances and controlled plants, has been endorsed and uploaded to the HSW website.

]]> May 23 2022 Peter Hallows /hr/news/list/2022/05/23/new-hsw-handbook-chapter-management-of-controlled-substances-and-controlled /hr/news/list/2022/04/29/influenza-vaccinations Each year influenza (flu) vaccine is developed to protect you against the most common strains of . Influenza disease can be very serious leading to complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), neurological conditions and other bacterial infections.

]]> April 29 2022 Peter Hallows /hr/news/list/2022/04/29/influenza-vaccinations /hr/news/list/2022/04/07/2022-world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-and-workers-memorial-day The 28^th of April 2022 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day – a day for reflecting on how occupational deaths, injuries, diseases and illnesses can better be prevented.

]]> April 07 2022 Peter Hallows /hr/news/list/2022/04/07/2022-world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-and-workers-memorial-day /hr/news/list/2021/12/15/reporting-of-electric-shock-incidents-to-the-office-of-the-technical-regulator Recent incidents in the University reporting electric shock have involved notification to the (OTR) in addition to .

]]> December 15 2021 Michelle Exner /hr/news/list/2021/12/15/reporting-of-electric-shock-incidents-to-the-office-of-the-technical-regulator /hr/news/list/2021/11/26/safety-alert-unenclosed-laser-cutters Online vendors are selling high powered lasers without adequate safety provisions.

]]> December 15 2021 Rebecca Stonor /hr/news/list/2021/11/26/safety-alert-unenclosed-laser-cutters /hr/news/list/2021/12/14/site-supervisor-receives-a-conviction-and-personal-fine-of-10000-over-serious A site supervisor working for a land development company in WA has been personally fined under the WHS Act for not implementing the company safety procedures.

]]> December 14 2021 Michelle Exner /hr/news/list/2021/12/14/site-supervisor-receives-a-conviction-and-personal-fine-of-10000-over-serious /hr/news/list/2021/12/09/hsw-handbook-chapter-update-covid-guiding-principles-for-running-an-event-in A new appendix has been added to the Events Safety Management information sheet.

]]> December 09 2021 Rebecca Stonor /hr/news/list/2021/12/09/hsw-handbook-chapter-update-covid-guiding-principles-for-running-an-event-in /hr/news/list/2021/11/22/coping-with-anxiety-as-covid-19-restrictions-ease The easing of public health restrictions in South Australia on November 23rd, 2021, is a big milestone and something to celebrate.

]]> November 22 2021 Rebecca Stonor /hr/news/list/2021/11/22/coping-with-anxiety-as-covid-19-restrictions-ease /hr/news/list/2021/10/28/new-hsw-information-sheets-and-updated-health-and-safety-representative-hsr In alignment with the new Health and Safety Representative and HSW Consultation Chapter of the University of Adelaide’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook, new Health and Safety Representatives and HSW consultation information sheets (frequently asked questions) have been uploaded to the HSW website providing additional information and guidance on consultation processes and the role of HSRs.

]]> October 28 2021 Rebecca Stonor /hr/news/list/2021/10/28/new-hsw-information-sheets-and-updated-health-and-safety-representative-hsr /hr/news/list/2021/10/28/updated-guidance-material-managing-the-risks-of-working-in-heat Some common risks of working in heat include heat-related illness, dehydration, burns and reduced concentration.

]]> October 28 2021 Rebecca Stonor /hr/news/list/2021/10/28/updated-guidance-material-managing-the-risks-of-working-in-heat