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WorkSafe NZ appoints new CEO(Post)
The Board Chair of WorkSafe New Zealand, Jennifer Kerr, has recently revealed the appointment of Sharon Thompson as the Chief Executive of WorkSafe.The Board Chair says Sharon has a lot of experience ...
Queensland Government provides funding for research on occupational dust lung diseases(Post)The University of Queensland has received $600,000 in funding from the State Government to conduct medical research aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of workers with occupational dust lung d ...
Medical professionals unite to combat black lung disease(Post)A conference was recently held in Brisbane, bringing together medical professionals and radiologists from various parts of Queensland, who joined forces to enhance the screening procedures for diseas ...
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 ...
