Safe Work Australia is inviting feedback on potential options to enhance dispute resolution under the model work health and safety (WHS) legislation. Comment closes 17 April 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST), w

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WorkSafe reminds tradies their most valuable asset is not found in the toolbox WorkSafe Victoria is urging tradies to think of their body as the most important tool they own — and to protect it from

Judging is complete for the 2025 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, with 42 finalists shortlisted across five categories and winners to be announced on 28 October at Optus Stadium in Perth. 20

In high-risk industries, having the right safety controls in place can mean the difference between a safe day at work and a serious incident. One of the most effective tools for managing high-risk act

SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe ACT have partnered in a coordinated approach to improve work health and safety (WHS) on construction sites located along their shared border. The short answer Two regulator

Navigating the Risk Assessment Process: Beginner's Roadmap Risk assessments form the cornerstone of maintaining a safe and secure workplace. These assessments identify potential hazards, evaluate ass

Melbourne Concrete Pumping Company Penalised Following Deadly Boom Pump Malfunction A Melbourne-based concrete pumping company has been convicted and ordered to pay $50,000 in fines after a worker wa

Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving machinery presents numerous worker risks that

In short: SafeWork NSW has launched a targeted compliance program examining how safely the construction industry and utilities contractors operate around overhead and underground services. Inspectors

Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check In January 2018, two workers were discovered dead inside a fibreglass tank on a purpose-built tri-axle trailer in Australia. Circumstances surroun