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Vic school fined for safety violations that led to ground worker’s death
Vic School Fined for Safety Violations That Led to Ground Worker's Death A private school in Victoria has been fined $140,000 for safety violations following the death of a groundworker four years ago. This case highlights ongoing risks tied to poor hazard management across construction and grounds maintenance services in Australia. The worker died a…
NSW insurer icare launches tender for claims and injury management services
NSW Insurer icare Launches Tender for Claims and Injury Management Services NSW state insurer icare has recently launched a tender for procurement of claims and injury management services for the NSW Nominal Insurer workers compensation scheme. The move aims to reshape how claims service providers support injured workers and employers across the state…
Public comments sought on proposed psychological health regulations
Public comments are sought on proposed Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations, with WorkSafe Victoria inviting feedback from employers, safety professionals and other stakeholders across Australia before the consultation window closes. Why These Proposed Regulations Matter WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and…
New Zealand farmer seriously injured in quad bike crash
New Zealand Farmer Seriously Injured in Quad Bike Crash A New Zealand farmer is in hospital with serious injuries after crashing his quad bike in Whangara. This latest incident adds to growing safety concerns across the country's farming sector, where quad bike accidents remain a persistent risk for rural workers. Police and emergency services were c…
Safety warning after four Queensland workers injured in an explosion
Safety Warning After Four Queensland Workers Injured in an Explosion Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after four workers were injured in an explosion in November 2021. Early enquiries indicate that the incident happened when an "extractor" exploded. This is a machine used to extract rosin and turpentine from pine wood…
New codes of practice target inappropriate workplace behaviours in WA
New Codes of Practice Target Inappropriate Workplace Behaviours in WA Western Australia has released three new codes of practice covering inappropriate workplace behaviours, giving employers clearer guidance on managing conduct risks across the state. The Code of Practice on Workplace Behaviour, the Code of Practice on Psychosocial Hazards in the Wor…
Vic transport company facing charges over serious truck crashes
Vic Transport Company Faces Charges Over Serious Truck Crashes Summary: WorkSafe has charged a South Gippsland transport company under sections 23 and 32 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after allegedly permitting drivers to operate two unsafe milk tankers, resulting in serious truck crashes on Victorian roads. Findings from WorkSafe form par…
Gold Coast man seriously injured in workplace incident
Gold Coast Man Seriously Injured in Workplace Incident A Gold Coast man is in a serious condition in hospital following a workplace incident in Stapylton. The workplace accident occurred on Monday morning and has once again drawn attention to safety standards across the construction and manufacturing industry. What Happened in the Stapylton Workplace…
NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) conducting safety reporting survey
The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) is conducting a safety reporting survey, commissioning the NSW Resources Regulator to gather feedback on how safety concerns get reported across the State's coal mining industry on its behalf. In short: MSAC wants to understand current reporting practices at coal mines so gaps in safety management systems ca…