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NHVR issues warning about dangers of fatigue during Easter holiday(Post)
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging the entire heavy vehicle sector to prioritise fatigue management and ensure safe driving practices as the 2025 Easter holidays approach. Operati ...
NHVR advises drivers to prioritise safety while driving during Rural Road Safety Month(Post)September marks Rural Road Safety Month, a campaign organised by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF). Consequently, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued a critical reminder ...
NT WorkSafe issues safety warning after lithium-ion battery explodes(Post)Northern Territory WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a lithium-ion battery exploded when it was left inside a vehicle.The safety agency said the owner of the vehicle left a cordless impact wre ...
Darwin company and worker facing charges after refuelling fireball incident(Post)NT WorkSafe has brought charges against a Darwin garden maintenance company, as well as one of its employees, following a refuelling incident that led to a worker sustaining severe burn injuries and ...
New laws aim to protect roadside assistance workers in Tasmania(Post)New laws requiring Tasmanian drivers to safely slow to 40 km/h when passing roadside assistance vehicles with flashing yellow lights will come into force on 1 August 2022.Infrastructure and Transport ...
NHVR targets truck drivers in work diary blitz(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently kicked off a campaign urging truckies to carry their work diaries.The regulator urged drivers passing through the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Sta ...
NSW and NHVR advocate for improved road safety during Christmas season(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in conjunction with the NSW Government is prioritising safety this holiday season, encouraging all motorists to exercise heightened caution while driving o ...
NHVR halts grape harvest dangers in recent safety initiative(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has wrapped up a month-long campaign focused on tackling critical safety concerns related to heavy vehicles throughout the grape harvest season in New Sou ...
Hit and run incident sends Brisbane road worker to hospital(Post)A worker was struck by a vehicle while working on a road in Brisbane on Tuesday night.The incident occurred near Junction Rd in Morningside at around midnight.The vehicle later collided with a power ...
Wine Industry Code of Practice seeks to enhance safety within the wine and grape transportation sector(Post)A new code of practice for the wine industry has recently been registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), with the objective of facilitating the safe and compliant movement of grapes ...
Friday 12th February 2021(Post)Construction company charged over fall risk at correctional centre. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has alleged John Holland Pty Ltd failed in its duties under the Work Hea ...