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NHVR releases 2023 Action Plan to improve heavy vehicle safety(Post)
The NHVR recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which outlines its safety goals for the year.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan aims to address existing safet ...
WorkSafe begins legal action for two mining deaths(Post)WorkSafe WA has started legal proceedings for the first three cases related to the deaths of two workers at mining companies, following the implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 in Ma ...
WGEA findings underscore critical areas where employers must take action to combat workplace sexual harassment(Post)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 ...
Farmsafe highlights the importance of taking decisive action to enhance farm safety(Post)Recent statistics published by AgriFutures Australia and compiled by AgHealth Australia indicate a troubling and significant increase in fatalities and severe injuries occurring on farms, with 72 de ...
Melbourne council facing legal action for failing to submit WorkCover claim(Post)A Melbourne council was recently taken to court for its failure to file a WorkCover claim for an injured employee.The council received its sentence in the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court last week afte ...
Waste management firm avoids legal action after Comcare approves WHS Undertaking(Post)A waste management company will dedicate over $900,000 to implement safety measures across its operations nationwide following a serious injury incident involving a worker in Canberra. The firm has ...
WorkSafe Victoria takes legal action against Government department following assault on youth justice worker(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges against the State's Department of Justice and Community Safety following an incident in October 2023, where a youth justice worker and several individuals were at ...
How to Create a Non-Conformance Report That Drives Improvement(Post)Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) are powerful tools for identifying deviations from established standards and implementing corrective actions that drive continual improvement. When used effectively, NC ...
Fatigue breaches prompt two improvement notices for heavy vehicle operators(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued improvement notices to two companies for breaching fatigue regulations.An investigation conducted by the heavy vehicle regulator identi ...
Environmental Management Systems (EMS): An Overview(Post)An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organisation to reduce its environmental impact and improve efficiency. Implementing an EMS improves ...
How to Conduct a WHS Audit: Step-by-Step Guide(Post)A WHS (Work Health and Safety) audit is a powerful process for organisations to maintain safety, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and proactively reduce workplace risks. But without a structur ...
