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New workplace mental health code of practice comes into effect in Queensland(Post)
A new code of practice that aims to provide practical guidance to Queensland businesses on how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards has commenced.Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace sai ...
Queensland pays tribute to fallen firefighters(Post)Queensland firefighters who died in the line of duty were honoured on Monday at an annual remembrance ceremony at St Brigid’s Red Hill. In a speech read on her behalf by Member for Maryborough B ...
Grant program targets workplace mental health in WA(Post)The Western Australian Government has introduced a grant program to create mentally healthy workplaces.The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program will provide up to $175,000 per year to fund initi ...
VIC irrigation company charged after telehandler incident leads to brain injury(Post)An irrigation company in Gippsland has been charged by WorkSafe following a serious incident in which a worker was injured after being hit by a telehandler at a dairy farm in Yarram in October 2 ...
NSW Resources Regulator urges mine sites to safeguard workers against heat stress(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator calls on employers to implement protective measures for mine workers in order to mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat.The Regulator warns that extreme heat can ...
Mining company receives fine for endangering employees with silica dust(Post)A Victorian mining company was recently found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $400,000 for failing to provide adequate protection for workers from crystalline silica dust.The company was convicte ...
WorkSafe warns about fire risks of lithium-ion batteries (Post)WorkSafe is warning workplaces about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.WorkSafe says lithium-ion batteries are used in many products including power tools, scooters, forklifts and ...
SafeWork SA names new executive director(Post)South Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator SafeWork SA has appointed Glenn Farrell as its new executive director.Mr Farrell has been serving in an acting capacity since January following ...
South Australian tribunal issues $150k in fines after worker falls from roof and dies(Post)A South Australian tribunal has fined an asbestos company $150,000 for breach of workplace safety rules under section 32 of the WHS Act 2012 (SA).The charges relate to an incident in which a 58-year- ...
Retired judge to lead NSW SafeWork review(Post)A retired Supreme Court judge will lead a review of NSW's workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork.Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the review would l ...
WorkSafe probing Auckland trench collapse(Post)A trench collapse in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank has prompted an investigation by WorkSafe.One individual sustained serious injuries while another person was moderately injured during the incid ...
