The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding truck drivers to prioritise their mental and physical well-being during Men's Health Week.Men's Health Week is observed internationally from June 10th to June 16th.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM noted that as integral members of Australia's logistics network, truckies confront distinct challen…
Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has disclosed that Mr Michael Pennisi will be taking on the role of CEO at WorkCover Queensland.According to the State Government, Mr Pennisi has years of experience in senior roles at some of Queensland's top insurance and investment companies. “Supporting Queensland workers and businesses is at the…
The Tasmanian Government plans to implement new laws in Parliament this week to provide increased protection for frontline workers.Under the new regulations, those who inflict severe physical harm on Tasmania's frontline workers will be subject to a minimum of six months imprisonment as a presumption for their crime.Attorney-General and Minister for Ju…
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.The Victorian Farmers Federation has been granted $600,000 to assist in the ongoing impl…
Safe Work Australia is currently inviting input on six suggestions designed to enhance the high-risk work licensing framework for cranes.“The proposals include new licences, new experience requirements for crane operators, refinements to existing licences, and changes to the overall structure of crane licensing,” Safe Work Australia said.The federal sa…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently updated its ‘Notification of Incident and Injury Guide.’According to the Resources Regulator, the guide supports mine operators in assessing whether they are required to notify the Regulator about a work-related fatality, injury, illness, dangerous incident, or high-potential incident.Notable changes include rem…
The NSW Government has announced plans to present a bill in parliament that aims to establish the crime of industrial manslaughter. The offence will carry severe consequences, with individuals facing a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment, while body corporates may be subject to fines of up to $20 million.The government has stated that it extensive…
SafeWork SA has recently opened nominations for the 2024 Augusta Zadow Awards.The safety regulatory agency will offer financial support of up to $25,000 for initiatives promoting health and safety for young workers and women in the workplace.The annual awards were created to commemorate Augusta Zadow, the first female factory inspector in South Austral…
The Victorian Department of Education and a pool operator were collectively fined $180,000 following the death of a young boy on a school trip.The eight-year-old boy tragically died by drowning at a Port Fairy school camp on 21 May 2021.Following their guilty pleas, both the department and the operator received their sentences in the Warrnambool County…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued updated ‘Regulatory Advice’ to improve safety in the livestock transport industry.The NHVR's Regulatory Advice seeks to enhance safety and clarify the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) primary duty and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) by targeting particular topics or sectors within the industry.NHVR's…
WorkSafe 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.“Powered mobile plant, including self-propelled augers, can overturn or collide,” WorkSafe Vict…
In an effort to enhance mine safety, the NSW Resources Regulator will be launching its annual High-Visibility Campaign this month.The Regulator says the main objective of this campaign is to closely examine significant incidents that have occurred at both underground and surface mines across the State.The Regulator adds that the focus will be on assess…
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