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WA backs ban on engineered stone(Post)
The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis.A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use.W ...
Fatal steel beam crush leads to $525,000 fine for Sydney company(Post)A company has been fined $525,000 after a worker was fatally crushed by a steel beam at a Sydney worksite three years ago.The worker died after a 9000kg steel beam fell on him in July 2020. Workers ...
NT WorkSafe urges workplaces to secure septic tanks lids(Post)NT WorkSafe is reiterating its call for all workplaces in the Territory to examine the lids of septic tanks on their properties to ensure they are both safe and properly secured.“Despite three incide ...
Safe Work Australia releases case study on controlling psychosocial risks in the retail sector(Post)Safe Work Australia has released the first case study in a series that examines the management of psychosocial risks across different sectors.This preliminary case study, as outlined by Safe Wor ...
Fallen mine workers to be honoured at sombre service(Post)Queensland will host the biggest memorial event for mining incidents next month, paying tribute to the 1,508 miners who have died on the job.Every year on 19 September, the industry gathers to rememb ...
NSW Resources regulator opens public consultation on Vehicle Interaction Discussion Paper(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator seeks stakeholder input to help improve safety in the State’s mining industry.The regulator has released its Vehicle Interaction Discussion Paper and wants to hear your su ...
Victorian company fined following fatal crushing(Post)A Melbourne-based company has been fined $225,000 after a manager was crushed to death inside a shipping container more than three years ago.The truck body manufacturer had earlier pleaded guilt ...
SafeWork SA compliance focus on asbestos management at workplaces(Post)SafeWork SA inspectors are visiting workplaces across the state to ensure they are managing asbestos.It is estimated that 4,000 Australians die each year from asbestos-related diseases.Inspectors wil ...
SafeWork SA assisting businesses in addressing psychosocial hazards(Post)SafeWork SA, in conjunction with ReturnToWorkSA, has launched a free training initiative to support South Australian businesses in recognising and addressing psychosocial threats to employee well-be ...
SafeWork SA issues heatwave warning to employers(Post)As temperatures soar across the State, SafeWork SA reminds employers to implement their hot weather policy or adopt the necessary safety measures to protect workers from heat-related illnesses.Busine ...
Tasmania to expand presumptive cancers list for firefighters(Post)The Tasmanian government has recently introduced legislation to expand the list of presumptive cancers for fire-fighters.Nine more cancers will be added to the presumptive list after the bill tabled ...
