Fatigue Breaches Prompt Two Improvement Notices for Heavy Vehicle Operators
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued improvement notices to two operators after uncovering serious fatigue breaches within their heavy vehicle operations. An investigation into their fatigue management practices identified multiple work diary discrepancies, e…
NSW Warns of Zero Tolerance Policy for Unsafe Rides
NSW Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos has announced a zero tolerance policy targeting unsafe rides, following an incident in which a four-year-old boy was left unrestrained on a ride at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Sunday afternoon.
The announcement puts operators on notice: rides that do not m…
Man Killed in Workplace Incident at Gisborne
A man has died following a workplace incident in Awapuni, Gisborne, on Wednesday morning, New Zealand police have confirmed. Emergency services, including fire crews, were called to the scene at about 11.15 am.
Police said the workplace incident occurred in Awapuni, Gisborne, and that WorkSafe has been not…
Living Up to Our Promise to Make Your Life Easier
Last year we ran a survey to find out what additional products and services we could provide to make our customers' lives easier. Overwhelmingly, the top two responses were to provide health and safety equipment such as PPE, signage and other safety equipment, plus a service for automatic branding of o…
Construction Safety Blitz Focuses on Unsafe Concreting Practices
Over the next three months, SafeWork NSW inspectors will be conducting a construction safety blitz targeting unsafe concreting practices across New South Wales worksites.
Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said an estimated 360,000 people work in the construction industry in New So…
WorkSafe WA is currently accepting entries for the 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, with nominations open to individuals, associations, partnerships, companies and other organisations operating across Western Australia.
What's New for the 2022 Awards?
The WA Government has created a new Work Health and Safety Excellence Award category,…
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Workplace Death Toll Rises: Latest SafeWork Australia Figures
SafeWork Australia has released updated national data confirming that workplace death toll rises again this year. Latest figures show 47 workers have lost their lives on the job across Australian industries so far.
Which Industries Recorded the Most Fatalities?
Transport, postal a…
New Information Sheet for WA Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Released
WorkSafe WA has released a new information sheet to help health and safety representatives (HSRs) understand their roles under the WHS Act. This latest news gives elected HSRs a clear reference point for how their duties operate under Western Australia's updated legislation…
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Qld Mine Safety Regulator Issues Safety Notice Following Fatal Incident
A coal mine worker died from injuries sustained while dismantling conveyor equipment underground in central Queensland last month. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has issued a safety notice reminding operators to strengthen critical controls for suspended loa…
WA Workers' Compensation Premium Rates Increase by 6.9%
WorkCover WA CEO Chris White has announced a 6.9% rise in the 2022/23 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers' compensation insurance across Western Australia. This increase affects every industry sector relying on WorkCover WA cover to protect workers and businesses alike.
What Are the…
Injured Rider Airlifted After Fall From Horse
A man has been flown to hospital after he fell from a horse in the Western Downs region. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for horse riders working or recreating on rural properties across Queensland.
The man, aged in his 50s, was riding the horse on a private property when the incident hap…
NSW workplace health and safety regulator SafeWork is partnering with Sydney football club Sydney FC to promote workplace mental health awareness and provide free coaching to businesses. Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said nearly one in six Australian workers experience a mental illness.
"I'm delighted that Sydney FC has partnered with SafeWo…
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