The national heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR) is commencing a nationwide campaign to combat fatigue, after almost 5,000 fatigue-related violations were recorded in the last year.
The initiative titled 'Operation Ambit' is set to be implemented nationwide over the next few weeks, focusing on heavy vehicle drivers who engage in risky behavior regarding th…
A man was taken to hospital Sunday evening following a hay bale incident at a property in Goombungee.
The man, aged in his seventies, suffered severe abdominal injuries after being hit by a falling hay bale.
The man was transported by air to LifeFlight’s Toowoomba base before being taken by QAS paramedics in a road ambulance to Toowoomba Hospita…
The winners of the 2025 WorkSafe Awards have been revealed.
WorkSafe Victoria says the central theme of the 2025 WorkSafe Awards was inspiring tales of resilience, creativity, and leadership.
WorkSafe Chief Executive Officer Cathy Henderson lauded the award finalists for their inventive and proactive methods in confronting health and safety concerns i…
Safe Work Australia is calling for comments on possible measures to enhance dispute resolution within the framework of the model work health and safety (WHS) regulations
“Under the current legislative framework certain WHS disputes can remain unresolved. This can create frustration for the parties involved,” Safe Work Australia state…
WorkSafe New Zealand has published a report card that highlights the horticulture industry’s potential for improvement in handling hazardous substances and ensuring machinery safety, with a specific focus on power take-off (PTO) shafts on tractors.
WorkSafe says it places a high priority on horticulture due to its contribution to significant wor…
The Industrial Court of NSW has imposed a fine of $300,000 on a construction firm due to a prosecution brought forth by the state’s workplace health and safety regulator.
According to SafeWork, the case emerged from an incident that took place on 5 December 2022, when an employee suffered an electric shock after a 16-meter steel reinforcement ca…
Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog is aiding employers in improving safety standards and decreasing preventable injuries through the provision of free online workshops centered on hazardous manual handling.
According to WorkSafe, dangerous manual handling is the leading cause of occupational injuries in Victoria, with the safety regulator havi…
Safe Work Australia is seeking input on the Asbestos Framework Review, which is assessing ways to enhance the model WHS framework to more effectively manage risks and facilitate the prioritised elimination of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
The review will analyse the WHS model laws, which include regulations, codes of practice, and guidance, an…
A new campaign by WorkSafe is urging Victorian farmers to regard safety as an investment that not only protects lives but also boosts productivity and reinforces long-term success.
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll unveiled the ‘Safety – it does more than keep you safe’ campaign, showcasing how easy safety upgrades can enhance the safety, e…
A man was flown to the hospital on Saturday morning following a quad bike rollover incident in south-west Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter landed at the incident scene at around 11.15am.
The LifeFlight team joined forces with local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics to provide treatment for the patient suffering from a serious leg inju…
New guidelines addressing psychosocial risks and sexual and gender-based harassment have been implemented in South Australia.
The codes of practice for 'Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work and Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment', effective from 19th February, are derived from the national Model Code of Practice established by Safe Work Australia, wh…
The Annual mine safety performance report for 2024–25 has been released by the NSW Resources Regulator.
The regulator states that the report offers a decade-long summary of safety performance in the industry and data on regulatory activities in accordance with work health and safety laws
“Reporting this information provides lag indicators…
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