As part of National Farm Safety Week, Farmsafe Australia has launched the ‘In Safe Hands’ campaign, reshaping the concept of safety in the agricultural sector as a strong dedication to protecting farmers, farming families and farm workers.Through the campaign, safety is personalised by featuring the narratives of six diverse farming operations spanning…
From 1 August 2024, inspectors from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will start reviewing businesses located in buildings built prior to 1990 and those that may have asbestos to verify they are following asbestos rules.The audit will continue until October 31, with a specific focus on the need for asbestos registers and management plans.The…
Northern Territory workplace safety regulator has released a safety alert for both electrical workers and residents, reminding them to be careful when dealing with metre boxes that have older style metres.NT WorkSafe says service staff have discovered several service fuse holders that have been damaged by heat in metre boxes of homes in the Territory.D…
A state-wide compliance crackdown has been launched by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) to mitigate the number of serious workplace incidents in Queensland's high-risk construction sector.WHSQ officials will focus on construction sites throughout Queensland from July to September 2024.According to WHSQ, the enforcement campaign will have a…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on all stakeholders in the Livestock supply chain to adopt safer transportation methods, after 14 livestock-related crashes in the initial four months of 2024.The NHVR is teaming up with partners in the Livestock sector, including farmers, to spread this important message ahead of National Farm Saf…
A $75,000 fine was imposed on a fast food restaurant after being found guilty in an incident where a worker's ponytail got entangled in an unprotected rotisserie machine at a Melbourne store more than two years ago.The food business recently received a sentence without the presence of all parties involved in the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court for failin…
The Resources Regulator in New South Wales has been notified of 50 incidents involving injuries to hands and fingers at mine sites within the last 2 years.Out of these incidents, 12 have led to severe injuries.The regulator states that these injuries could lead to surgical procedures, extended periods of rehabilitation, and even permanent disabilities…
In an effort to boost mental health and overall wellbeing, the NSW Government is dedicating resources to provide mental health support for workers in hospitality and tourism venues throughout NSW.A one-time investment of $250,000 from the State Government will aid the Raising the Bar Foundation in creating and implementing The Barstool Project, a speci…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle drivers to prioritise fatigue management, following the results of a large operation from Western Australia to Port Augusta in South Australia.The operation, which spanned five days and commenced in May, involved more authorised officers at the border between WA and SA to improve ro…
COMCARE has published the 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review report, showcasing its compliance and enforcement activities throughout the Commonwealth jurisdiction.“The review provides an overview of our 2023 regulatory activities including WHS incidents, inspectorate activities, monitoring and compliance activities, education and engagement and…
SafeWork SA has planned unannounced inspections of stone businesses to guarantee adherence to the recent ban on engineered stone, as substantial new fines are now applicable.The ban, effective from 1 July 2024, forbids the production, distribution, processing, and fitting of engineered stone benchtops, boards, and blocks.Failure to adhere to the new wo…
A young boy's life hangs in the balance after a horrifying lawnmower incident in South East Queensland.Several Queensland Ambulance teams responded to a home in Waterford West at around 5:28pm on Sunday.The boy suffered severe injuries to his leg following the incident.He was transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious condition, with th…
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