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Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia(Post)
Safety is a priority for those involved in construction, considering that construction sites pose one of the highest risks across various industries. To protect workers, Workplace Health and Safety ( ...
Drivers urged to slow down at Paramatta Creek road worksite (Post)Tasmanian police are urging motorists to slow down at roadworks after police recently issued infringements at Paramatta Creek.Inspector Nick Clark said some motorists ignore temporary traffic lights, ...
Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project Launched by SafeWork NSW and 2021 National Return to Work Survey Released(Post)SafeWork NSW has launched the second stage of its Safety Around Your Vehicle Compliance Project. The campaign aims to promote safety practices when working around vehicles.SafeWork Executive Director ...
NHVR reminds truckies to prioritise safety during extended wet weather and the beginning of the holiday season(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) urges truck drivers to ensure their heavy vehicles are in good condition, as above-average rainfall and increased traffic are expected.NHVR CEO Sal Petrocc ...
WorkSafe NZ helps Napier business comply with COVID-19 Protection Framework(Post)A New Zealand business has assured WorkSafe it will comply with the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) after concerns were raised with the safety watchdog.The business was accused o ...
Understanding the Chain of Responsibility in Transport Safety(Post)In road transport, safety doesn’t stop with the driver. Australia’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws make it clear that everyone in the supply chain has a part to play in keeping roads ...
Worker dead after being crushed by truck trailer in northern Victoria(Post)A traffic controller has died after being crushed by a truck trailer in northern Victoria.The truck trailer was delivering gravel in Wahring on Wednesday afternoon when it tipped onto the 64-year-old ...
Worker fatally injured in central Queensland mine incident(Post)A fatal incident occurred at a mine site in central Queensland, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a worker.The employee sustained severe injuries due to an "industrial traffic incident ...
Victoria launches new forklift safety campaign(Post)WorkSafe has published updated guidance and launched a comprehensive inspection campaign across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with forklifts.T ...
Risk Assessment 101: What it is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right(Post)This is the second in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. Understanding the Difference: Hazard vs. Risk Last week, we focused on identifying hazards, anything with ...
Canterbury farm fined for fatal workplace incident(Post)WorkSafe is urging farmers to evaluate the movement of vehicles within their barns and sheds, in light of a recent sentencing related to a tragic fatality at one of South Canterbury's largest agribu ...
