Electrical Safety Week begins this week to encourage safe use of electricity in both homes and workplaces.NT WorkSafe is offering free webinars over a two-week period this year to educate the public on the new electrical safety laws that have been introduced in the Territory.The legislation brings in a fresh licensing system for electricians and worker…
Amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations have been published by Safe Work Australia, designed to bolster protections for employees at risk of silica dust exposure across all sectors, particularly in building and construction.Safe Work Australia said the amendments establish more stringent regulations concerning the handling…
WorkSafe NZ has released the 2023 electrical and gas incidents annual report.The safety regulatory authority indicates that the report examines trends and identifies risks associated with electrical and gas-related incidents.According to the report, the Energy Safety team at WorkSafe documented 7 notifiable incidents and 10 non-notifiable incidents in…
The finalists for the WorkSafe WA Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 have been determined, with the announcement of the winners scheduled to take place at Optus Stadium on October 31.The judging committee has selected a total of 41 finalists for the Awards' five categories.WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North remarked that the Awards serve as a…
The NSW Resources Regulator has established a new landing page on its website, designed to enhance public understanding of risks, facilitate the seeking of advice, provide information on reporting procedures, and offer access to guidance materials concerning psychosocial hazards.According to the regulator, this represents a key element of its pers…
SafeWork has recently launched its second biennial Building and Construction Symposium in Parramatta, setting the stage for seven regional roadshow events that are planned for September and October.The symposium unites industry and government officials to work together on key health and safety issues affecting the NSW construction industry.SafeWork has…
WorkSafe has brought charges against two construction firms after a worker died from an incident at a Bangholme depot two years ago.The worker was struck by a skid steer loader operated by a colleague after regular working hours and subsequently succumbed to injuries in the hospital.The incident happened in September 2022.Each company is char…
Safe Work Australia has published its most recent Quarterly News Update for August.This Quarterly News Update features the activities of Safe Work Australia and includes analyses from the Agency's knowledgeable professionals.“In this issue, we take an inside look at the world-first engineered stone ban, chat to Christina Hey-Nguyen from SafeWork NSW’s…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator reminds all road users to confirm their rest and safety levels before driving, given that fatigue continues to be a significant contributor to road fatalities throughout the country. Queensland Road Safety Week is taking place this week from August 26 to August 30, emphasising the importance of motorists' conduct on…
A man sustained serious chest injuries after being attacked by a bull in South East Queensland.The incident happened at a Riverview cattle yard on Monday afternoon.The man in his sixties was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition following the incident.The incident has prompted an investigation from Workplace Health and Safety Qu…
WorkSafe New Zealand has released guidance aimed at facilitating the safe management and handling of asbestos.The workplace safety watchdog says asbestos continues to be the leading cause of work-related fatalities in New Zealand, with around 240 people succumbing annually to preventable diseases linked to asbestos.“Knowing how to identify and man…
Two rural firies sustained burns while combating a grassfire in the South Burnett Region on Thursday afternoon.A LifeFlight rescue helicopter transported a woman in her 60s to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital due to several burns.Another male volunteer received treatment for minor burns at Kingaroy Hospital and was subsequently discharged.A Quee…
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