Safety

Welcome to the MUA Safety Page. In this section of the website you will find news, updates, safety alerts, tools, and materials to campaign for better safety on the job.

The maritime industry is a hazardous industry. The MUA is known for our militant and uncompromising commitment to safety. No workplace issue is more important than our safety on the job. 

Whether you work on our nation's ports and wharves, offshore in the mighty oil and gas industry, diving deep in the ocean, on ferries and tugs, or at sea on vessels of every kind, safety is paramount.

It is a fundamental human right for every worker to come home safe and sound to our families - at the end of the day they are the real reason we go to work every day.

Published: 23 Mar 2020

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During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members.
What is Coronavirus
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.



Published: 6 Aug 2024

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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
 
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Onslow Maritime Safety Forum
 
6 August 2024
 


Published: 21 Jun 2024

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Industrial manslaughter laws progress through Parliament in both NSW and Tasmania

21 June 2024



Published: 5 May 2024

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Published: 8 Feb 2024

 



Published: 27 Nov 2023

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SAFETY UPDATE

27 NOVEMBER 2023

FALLING DISLODGED AUTO TWISTLOCK STRUCK DECKFOREMAN / TEAMLEADER

 



Published: 23 Nov 2023

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Attn: All Wharfies working the vessel
 
23 November 2023
 
 
 


Published: 19 Oct 2023

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50 YEARS SINCE SINKING OF THE BLYTHE STAR: HOBART PLAQUE UNVEILED ALONGSIDE SOLE LIVING SURVIVOR AND FAMILIES OF THE CREW MEMBERS

 

19 OCTOBER 2023

 



Published: 27 Aug 2023

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SAFETY UPDATE

Bulk and General Stevedoring - Use of Work Cages on Ships' Cranes

28 August 2023

 



Published: 6 Jul 2023

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA BRANCH

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Kill a worker, go to jail - SA Government introduces new laws

6 July 2023

 



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