Safety News Roundup: Wednesday 21st April 2021
Here's our safety news wrap for Wednesday 21st April 2021, covering two significant workplace safety stories affecting the construction and health sectors this week.
Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Auckland Airport
A day after quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel restarted between New Zealand and A…
Safety News Roundup: Tuesday 20th April 2021
This week's safety bulletin covers two important industry alerts: a forklift safety warning from NT Worksafe following recent tipping incidents, and rising figures on distracted driving reported by the RAA. Both stories highlight the ongoing need for vigilance among workers and drivers alike, on Tuesday and…
Safety News Roundup: Monday 19th April 2021
This week's safety news covers two serious workplace incidents that highlight ongoing risks across Australian industries. A crane operator suffered electric shock after contact with overhead power lines, while SafeWork NSW raised alarm over food delivery rider safety following a fatal road incident.
Power L…
Friday 16th April 2021 Safety News Roundup
Workplace safety incidents made headlines across Australia this week, with a construction site breach and an industrial machine explosion both drawing regulatory scrutiny. Below we break down what happened, why it matters, and what safety professionals should take from each incident.
NSW Solar Farm Safety Br…
WorkSafe VIC Issues Safety Alert Following Death of Plant Operator
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding risks associated with operating plant with inadequate guarding. This alert, published Thursday 15th April 2021, follows a fatal incident involving a hay bale pressing machine.
The recent safety alert comes after a worker was fatally in…
Safety News Roundup: Wednesday 14th April 2021
This week's safety news covers illegal asbestos dumping in New Zealand and a major renewable energy milestone in South Australia. Read on for the full stories from our news team.
Illegal Asbestos Waste Dumping in New Zealand Leads to Clean-up Bill
A New Zealand local council faces a significant clean-up…
Safety News Roundup: Tuesday 13th April 2021
This roundup for Tuesday 13th April 2021 covers two significant safety incidents making headlines this month: a fire aboard an Antarctic supply vessel and a fatal telehandler accident in Queensland. Both cases highlight critical lessons for safety professionals across construction, marine operations, and he…
Workplace Safety News: Monday 12th April 2021
Today's safety news roundup covers two serious incidents from South Australia, highlighting ongoing hazards in workplaces and public spaces across Australia. This date's stories underscore why vigilance around asbestos exposure and electrical safety remains critical for employers and site managers alike.…
Safety News Update: Friday 9th April 2021
Welcome to our daily safety news roundup for 9th April 2021. Below, we cover two significant announcements shaping work health and safety across Australia: judging panel updates for the National Safety Awards of Excellence and a new specialist inspection team established by Comcare.
Judges Announced for Natio…
Weekly Workplace Safety Roundup: Thursday 8th April 2021
This week's safety news covers a fatal tractor incident in North Queensland, a national forklift safety roadshow across New Zealand, and a chemical spill penalty in Goulburn. Each case offers important lessons for safety professionals across construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.…
Wednesday 7th April 2021 brought two significant safety and industry updates worth reviewing today, covering building sector shortages and workplace fatigue guidance.
Building Sector Faces Significant Trade and Product Shortage
The ABC has reported that near-record new home approvals are putting intense pressure on supply chains and sparking construc…
Workplace Health and Safety News: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Welcome to our roundup of workplace health and safety news for Tuesday 6th April 2021. Below, we share updates on the 2021 WorkSafe Awards nominations and a recent Victorian court conviction, both relevant to safety professionals across construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
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