WorkSafe Victoria has laid charges against the State's Department of Justice and Community Safety over an alleged failure to shield staff from occupational violence at a youth justice centre in central Victoria. Charges stem from an October 2023 incident where a youth justice worker and several other people were assaulted inside the facility.
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SafeWork NSW inspectors visited alpine resorts across the state this week, running proactive checks so that workers and the million visitors arriving each season stay protected. Verification covered plant, terrain hazards and documented evidence of compliance with legislated safety duties.
What SafeWork NSW checked at the state's snow resorts
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Safe Work Australia is developing a new model Code of Practice on biological hazards, and public consultation on the draft model Code is open now. Practical guidance will help employers meet legal obligations when managing exposure to viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi such as mould.
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Safe Work Australia has released a draft for comm…
Year-long Safety Campaign Focuses on SA Road Transport Sector
Summary: SafeWork SA has launched a year-long safety campaign targeting the South Australian road transport sector, following a three-day truck stop operation near Port Augusta that uncovered widespread compliance issues across the industry.
Truck Stop Operation Uncovers Widespread Non-Com…
Man Fatally Crushed by Forklift at Sydney Workplace
Summary: A young Sydney man, believed to be in his 20s, died after being crushed beneath a forklift at his workplace in Prestons early Friday morning. SafeWork NSW confirmed investigators examined the scene, adding another entry to workplace safety news reported across Australia this week.
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Summary: SafeWork NSW's Decade-Defining Compliance Campaign
SafeWork NSW issues more than 500 non-compliance notices in what officials call the largest safety campaign in ten years, confirming that SafeWork NSW undertook its largest compliance blitz since becoming an independent regulator. The New South Wales Government says this decade-defining crackd…
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Did You Know? August is Tradies National Health Month
Every August, Tradies National Health Month is observed across Australia as a dedicated national health campaign to spotlight the unique health risks and challenges encountered by workers in trade-based occupations, known as 'tradies'. Led by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), t…
Heavy Vehicle Regulator Publishes Results of Nationwide Waste and Construction Safety Blitz
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) carried out over 4,500 inspections of heavy vehicles during Operation Sapphire, a national blitz where faulty brakes were identified as the primary safety issue throughout the month-long compliance effort.
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Asbestos Compliance Initiative Focuses on Queensland Businesses
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has announced that starting 1 August 2025, inspectors will commence audits of businesses based in structures built prior to 1990 and those suspected of having asbestos. This workplace safety watchdog audit initiative forms part of a broader pu…
WorkSafe Encourages Farmers to Enhance Safety Measures in Cattle Yards During National Farm Safety Week
WorkSafe is calling on cattle farmers across Australia to inspect ramps, tighten loading routines, and address hazards within cattle yards during National Farm Safety Week. This year's initiative centres on near misses, small warning signs that ofte…
Man Hospitalised After ATV Rollover in Central Queensland
Quick summary: A man in his 50s suffered arm and abdomen injuries after an ATV rollover near Gladstone on Monday afternoon. LifeFlight crews worked with Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to stabilise him before transporting him to Bundaberg Hospital, where he remained in stable conditions…
NSW Resources Regulator Releases Safety Alert Following Serious Injury Sustained by Worker Due to Ventilation Double Doors
NSW's resources regulator has issued a safety alert following serious injury sustained by a worker during a scheduled major ventilation change involving a pair of double machine doors, on 13 June at a mine located near Wollongong.…
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