Recent community events featuring unsafe amusement setups have led WorkSafe Victoria to issue a safety warning to organisers who are hiring rides for year-end festivities.At community gatherings such as school fairs, sports events, and other festivities, inflatable jumping castles and slides tend to be quite popular, according to WorkSafe. Neverth…
SafeWork SA has launched a new interactive website, making it easier to find and get in touch with accredited WHS experts.The webpage ‘Sourcing and engaging WHS professionals’ provides information on the duties of various WHS professionals, such as ergonomists, occupational hygienists and generalists, and includes links to local, skilled and accredited…
Recent findings published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) offer an initial insight into the measures that employers are implementing following the establishment of the positive duty to ensure a safe working environment for all workers.In 2024, over 7,000 medium and large businesses in Australia, representing more than 5 million employees…
A New Zealand steel manufacturing firm has recently received a fine of $330,000 after a worker was fatally injured when nine tonnes of poorly loaded steel fell on him four years ago.In November 2020, the 33-year-old man was sweeping under shelving when it fell on top of him at Wigram.An investigation conducted by WorkSafe revealed significant safety de…
A worker is battling for his life, and another has sustained injuries after being hit by a metal object at a construction site in Brisbane.At 12:10pm on Tuesday, paramedics were dispatched to Newstead in response to an incident involving a metal object that had fallen from machinery.A 48-year-old man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Ho…
NSW mines are urged to stay vigilant and get ready for the regular storm season which spans from October to March annually.The regulator says storms can significantly affect mining activities, highlighting the necessity for mine operators to perform seasonal risk assessments that evaluate the nature and probability of events that could disrupt their op…
With the commencement of Australia's grain harvest season, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says it is actively engaged in efforts to ensure the safety of farmers, heavy vehicle operators, and transport personnel.During this harvest season, the NHVR has started a range of initiatives to tackle the issues linked to grain harvesting.Michelle T…
The NSW Government has announced that it has intensified its efforts to safeguard lives by issuing improvement notices to uphold the prohibition on engineered stone.According to the State Government, during the initial two months following the commencement of inspections, the newly established Silica Compliance Team at SafeWork NSW has carried out 118…
This week is Asbestos Awareness Week 2024 in New Zealand (November 18-24), and WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding employers of their obligation to protect workers from asbestos exposure without exception.According to the occupational health and safety regulator, asbestos exposure is the leading cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand.WorkSafe says…
The Tasmanian Government has expressed its steadfast commitment to safeguarding the safety and health of road workers across the state.Transport Minister Eric Abetz said Tasmania honours the memory of individuals who have sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of enhancing and sustaining its road infrastructure.“As we mark Road Worker Day of Remembrance…
SafeWork NSW is calling on farmers to prioritise the safety of their work environments and to actively implement measures to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace in observance of National Agriculture Day.According to SafeWork NSW, agricultural workers and farmers are still experiencing significantly higher rates of serious injuries and fatal…
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are set to undertake a collaborative operation from November 18 to 22, aimed at assisting the construction sector in Mildura in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards to prevent potential injuries.Inspectors will visit construction sites in Mildura and the nearby areas to make sure employers are fully informed o…
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