News: HSW
New HSW Handbook Chapter - Electrical safety management
A new Electrical safety management handbook chapter has been posted on the HSW website.
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Safework SA - Conviction for failure to maintain equipment
SafeWork SA has successfully prosecuted Woolworths Group Limited following a bakery trolley falling onto a worker causing serious injuries.
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Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) Inspection and Testing
In January 2021 Safe Work Australia released new guidance material for inspecting and maintaining elevated work platforms (EWPs).
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Flu vaccination program 2021
The University of Adelaide Flu Vaccination Program 2021 is available at no cost to continuing, fixed-term and casual staff.
New Pentobarbital Storage Regulations
The Office of the Chief Pharmacist has advised that new regulations regarding the secure storage of pentobarbital injection for humane euthanasia of animals will come into effect on 4 June 2021.
New chemical and radiation permits and exemptions webpage
A new webpage has been developed as a resource for all of the University of Adelaide's permits and exemptions for specific chemicals and radiation.
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First aid preferred suppliers
The HSW website has been updated with links to Procurement Services for anyone wishing to access preferred suppliers for first aid training or management of first aid kits and supplies.
Revised online information session - Manual handling
The manual handling online information session has been revised and uploaded to the HSW website.
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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.
