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VIC Farm Safety Program Gets Funding Boost
The Victorian government has allocated a total of $1.25 million in grants to the Victorian Farmers Federation, Gardiner Foundation, and Fruit Growers Victoria to enhance farm safety and promote cultural safety and diversity among workers in the agriculture industry. This funding boost aims to strength…
Safe Work Australia is reviewing the high-risk work licensing framework for cranes and has opened public consultation on six proposals aimed at strengthening safety in high-risk construction work across the sector.
"The proposals include new licences, new experience requirements for crane operators, refinements to existing licences, and changes to the…
NSW Resources Regulator Updates 'Notification of Incident and Injury Guide'
NSW Resources Regulator has recently updated its 'Notification of Incident and Injury Guide,' giving mine operators clearer direction on when notification obligations apply.
According to the Resources Regulator, the guide supports mine operators in assessing whether they are…
NSW Government Plans to Implement Industrial Manslaughter Laws
The NSW government has announced plans to present a bill in parliament that aims to establish an industrial manslaughter offence. NSW now has a clear pathway toward some of the strongest industrial manslaughter laws in the country.
Under the proposed industrial manslaughter laws, the offe…
Applications are now open for SafeWork SA's 2024 Augusta Zadow Awards, giving South Australian organisations access to grant funding of up to $25,000 for initiatives that promote health and safety among young workers and women in the workplace.
What Are the Augusta Zadow Awards?
SafeWork SA is inviting applications from businesses and community group…
The Victorian education department and pool operator were collectively fined $180,000 following the death of a young boy on a school trip, a case that underscores serious gaps in pool safety oversight during supervised swimming activities.
The eight-year-old boy tragically died by drowning at a Port Fairy school camp on 21 May 2021, while attending a…
NHVR releases updated guidelines to enhance safety during livestock transportation, giving operators clearer direction on managing fatigue, facility standards and Chain of Responsibility obligations. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued updated 'Regulatory Advice' to improve safety management in the livestock transport industry.
Why NHVR Re…
WorkSafe Issues Mobile Plant Safety Reminder
WorkSafe Victoria is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.
The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly when the large self-propelled auger he was using overturned.
Why Powered Mobile Plant Poses Serious Ri…
NSW Resources Regulator prepares for annual safety initiative this month, launching its annual mine safety high-visibility campaign across the state. This news comes as part of the agency's ongoing effort to strengthen protections at mining and petroleum operations throughout New South Wales.
The Resources Regulator says the main objective of this pro…
Woman Flown to Hospital Following Horse Trampling
A woman was flown to hospital following a horse trampling incident in South East Queensland on Friday afternoon.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Sunshine Coast region at about 1pm after reports came through that a woman had been trampled by a horse.
Emergency Response at the S…
Northern Territory Approves New Codes of Practice
The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011. This move strengthens workplace safety obligations across industries, including construction, manufacturing and healthcare, by giving emplo…
Seventeen New Zealand workers killed in 2024 is the grim tally revealed by the latest New Zealand workplace safety data released by WorkSafe. This news highlights ongoing risks across several industries and underscores why robust safety management remains critical for every workplace.
Breakdown of Workplace Fatalities by Industry
WorkSafe's figures s…
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