The NSW Government is rolling out a $2.9 million SafeWork NSW campaign named 'irreplaceable', focusing on the critical nature of maintaining safety at work and the repercussions of occupational injuries and deaths on families, communities, and businesses.
The SafeWork campaign underscores that while every employee is essential at work, they are…
A female rider sustained fatal injuries after rolling her quad bike in southwestern Victoria.
Emergency services were summoned to Jarvis Road at approximately 5:10am on Sunday, according to Victoria police.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police are examining the details surrounding the incident.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the outcomes of an extensive safety initiative undertaken during Easter to tackle the hazards posed by fatigue.
Nearly 3,000 heavy vehicles were seized throughout the week-long safety campaign named 'Operation Omega II.'
NHVR Chief Operating Officer Paul Salvati said the road safety operations…
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety bulletin indicating that from January, there have been 15 reported incidents of electric shocks to the Regulator over a span of five months.
The regulator observes that this represents a significant rise compared to the prior 12 months, and there has also been a noted increase in the number of apprentice…
Safe Work Australia, in collaboration with eSafety, has created useful resources for managing the risks associated with online abuse in the workplace.
“The new resources, including a downloadable poster and checklist, provide employers and workers with practical information about what online abuse in the workplace is, how to prevent it, an…
ISO 45001:2018 Standard is an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) designed to promote a healthy working environment by providing a framework for identifying, controlling, and managing occupational health and safety risks and opportunities. In addition, it offers a chance to benchmark OHS practices against global best practices.
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A man has sustained critical injuries as a result of a workplace incident in northern Victoria on Monday afternoon.
It is understood the man was engaged in work at an abattoir in Echuca, where he got caught in machinery.
The man was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.
WorkSafe said they arrived at the scene at 3pm and are conduct…
NT WorkSafe urges all those celebrating Territory Day with fireworks to adhere to the regulations and prioritise safety.
“With five hours to use fireworks between 6pm and 11pm on Tuesday 1 July – buy only what you can safely ignite during the approved periods. Any leftover and defective fireworks must be handed in to NT WorkSafe for safe d…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are inspecting commercial construction sites in the Hunter and Central Coast areas this week, as part of a sustained effort to maintain worker safety.
During onsite visits, inspectors will actively interact with both workers and employers regarding psychological health, safety, and potential hazards. These hazards may encompass…
WorkCover Queensland has announced that the average net premium rate target for the 2025–26 financial year will remain unchanged.
The rate will remain at $1.343 for each $100 of wages, after applying discounts, thereby continuing to present exceptional value for businesses in Queensland while upholding a vital safety net for injured worker…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently launched its annual high visibility campaign focused on mine safety.
The Resources Regulator says the two-week initiative will concentrate on enhancing safety standards within both underground and surface mining activities, incorporating both scheduled and surprise site inspections.
This year’s initiative…
A WHS (Work Health and Safety) audit is a powerful process for organisations to maintain safety, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and proactively reduce workplace risks. But without a structured approach, WHS audits can become time-consuming and ineffective.
This guide breaks down the steps to conduct a WHS audit, from planning and execution to…
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