SA Builder Receives Expiation Notice for High Risk Work Without Licence
A residential builder in South Australia has recently received an expiation notice from SafeWork SA for directing a worker to modify scaffold without holding the relevant high risk work licence. This case highlights ongoing industry concerns around unlicensed high risk work and re…
New Fact Sheet Provides Guidance on OHS Duties in a Contractual Chain
Safe Work Australia has released a new fact sheet aimed at persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers who operate as part of a contractual chain. Contractors, subcontractors, and principal businesses involved in shared projects will find this resource useful fo…
Queensland law aims to stamp out claim farming through new legislation designed to protect victims from unscrupulous practice in the personal injury sector. The Queensland Government has recently introduced legislation to crack down on 'claim farming' in the State.
"'Claim farmers', also known as 'claims management services', approach individuals to c…
Speak Up Save Lives App Promotes Workplace Safety in NSW
A new app is helping SafeWork NSW prevent workplace injuries and deaths by giving workers a simple, anonymous way to report unsafe work conditions. Rather than staying silent, employees now have a direct channel to raise safety concerns without fear of exposure.
The 'Speak Up Save Lives' app, r…
Are you affected by the changes to WHS regulations?
Summary: Victoria and Western Australia have both introduced significant changes to workplace health and safety laws. Victoria's amendments strengthen protections for labour-hire workers, while Western Australia has moved to a harmonised Work Health and Safety Act covering general industry, mines, an…
NSW Seeks Feedback on New Demolition Licensing Regulations
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from stakeholders on improvements to the licensing scheme for demolition. Community feedback is being sought as part of a broader push to strengthen safety standards across the construction sector.
What's Changing Under the New Demolition Licensing Regul…
Joint Safety Blitz Reveals Safety Breaches at Construction Sites
A joint safety blitz reveals safety breaches at construction sites across the Albury-Wodonga border region, following a week-long compliance operation run by WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW. The focus fell squarely on working-at-height hazards, a leading cause of serious injury on bui…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 and Workers' Memorial Day fall every year on 28 April. This observance offers workplaces a chance to raise awareness of workplace health and safety, while also honouring those who lost their lives on the job.
Latest Safe Work Australia figures show a total of 19…
Quad Bike Rider Injured in Mount Archer Crash
A RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter airlifted a man to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital following a quad bike crash in southeast Queensland. Emergency crews responded swiftly to stabilise him at the scene before transport.
The incident happened about 10am on Wednesday morning, prompting an emergenc…
WorkSafe WA publishes annual work-related fatalities report, releasing traumatic work-related fatalities data for 2011-12 to 2020-21 to support workplace safety planning across the state.
Summary: What the Report Reveals
The 'Work-related traumatic injury fatalities in Western Australia 2011-12 to 2020-21' report analyses data on work-related fataliti…
Charter Company Fined Over Safety Breaches on New Zealand White Island
A New Zealand charter company has been fined $227,500 for health and safety breaches connected to Whakaari/White Island. Inflite Charters Limited pleaded guilty, taking accountability for failing to keep tour customers adequately protected.
The December 2019 Whakaari/White Island…
Heavy vehicle operators can now choose from seven apps for Electronic Work Diary (EWD) compliance after the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator recently approved a seventh provider.
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said there are many safety benefits of using EWDs, including increased productivity, fatigue management and driver safety outcomes across the industr…
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