Northern Territory's Work Health Authority resigning from position marks a significant leadership change at NT WorkSafe, as Ms. Peggy Cheong steps down after more than two years guiding the regulator's work health and safety agenda.
Leadership Transition at NT WorkSafe
Ms. Cheong has accepted a role as Deputy WHS Commissioner at WorkSafe ACT and will…
SafeWork Prosecutes Cotton Company Following Death of Farm Worker
An agricultural company is facing prosecution following a fatal work-related incident in western NSW, and remains subject to a separate investigation regarding the unrelated death of another employee at its Carinda cotton-farming operation.
SafeWork NSW has commenced prosecution in res…
Firefighter Suffers Serious Injuries While Combating House Fire in Bundaberg
A firefighter has sustained serious injuries after battling a house fire in Bundaberg North, highlighting once again the physically demanding occupation that first responders undertake daily on our behalf.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) confirmed the blaze ign…
The Victorian Government has unveiled a new advertising campaign focused on combating occupational violence and aggression against workers across the state.
The new WorkSafe Victoria campaign, titled "Don't Cross the Line," urges ordinary Victorians to reflect on the impact of verbal abuse, such as yelling and swearing, that employees may face in thei…
Transitioning to Proactive WHS Management: Steps for Success
Proactive Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management identifies and controls hazards before incidents occur, rather than responding after harm happens. Many organisations still operate reactively, addressing safety concerns only once something goes wrong. With a 5% increase in fatalities r…
WA Landscaping Firm Fined After Worker Falls Through Roof
A landscaping firm based in Western Australia has been penalised with a fine of $175,000 and instructed to cover costs amounting to $6,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries in an incident involving a roof fall.
The incident happened in July 2022 while the worker was cleaning roof gutte…
New Towns in North Queensland Set to Benefit from HEART5 and No-Cost Lung Health Assessments
Resources Safety and Health Queensland has announced that the HEART5 Mobile Health Unit will arrive in Hughenden and Charters Towers this week for its inaugural visit to both towns.
Truck is also making its way back to Mount Isa as it moves through North and…
WorkSafe Begins Accepting Nominations for 2025 WHS Excellence Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, which honor and recognise outstanding health and safety efforts in workplaces throughout Western Australia. These Worksafe awards celebrate organisations committed to protecting their w…
New Legislation Enhances Authority of SafeWork NSW
New South Wales has passed legislation that officially recognises SafeWork NSW as an independent statutory regulator, reinforcing government commitment to worker safety across the state.
Under this new law, SafeWork NSW transitioned from an administrative division into a standalone body, giving it cl…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has revealed results from Australia's first national heavy vehicle health check, known as the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS). Conducted over a 12-week period throughout all Australian states and territories, this survey provides essential insights into the heavy vehicle sector in the country.
What…
icare is offering research grants to enhance health outcomes for the workforce, inviting researchers and institutions across NSW to apply for funding that supports individuals affected by dust diseases and their families.
What the Grant Program Covers
The NSW Dust Diseases Board has opened applications for funding aimed at assisting workers and commun…
South Australia's Employment Tribunal has fined a potato producer $180,000 after a reversing forklift caused significant injuries to a worker at an Adelaide processing plant, following a prosecution by SafeWork SA.
The prosecution highlights ongoing risk within plant environments where forklifts and pedestrians share workspaces, reinforcing why rob…
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