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Safety blitz targets unsafe construction sites in the Illawarra region (Post)
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting construction sites in the Illawarra region to ensure workers are adhering to safety rules.During the three-day safety blitz, inspectors will focus on ‘electrical ...
New campaign urges SA farmers to exercise caution around powerlines (Post)South Australia’s electricity provider SA Power Networks has recently rolled out a new campaign that seeks to minimise the potential dangers posed by powerlines on farms.According to the power distri ...
Winners of the 2024 farm safety calendar competition announced(Post)Safety messages like wearing a helmet on a quad bike, being cautious around electrical equipment, and washing hands after handling animals will be included in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.A total of ...
Queenslanders urged to put up Christmas lights safely (Post)Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights.Work Group Leader Steven Plant urges people to ensure Christmas lights are in good conditi ...
SA farmers urged to prioritise safety around powerlines(Post)South Australia’s electricity provider SA Power Networks reminds farmers to take extra care when working near powerlines after two incidents involving farm machinery coming into contact with pow ...
Machinery operators urged to watch out for overhead power lines (Post)Queensland electricity provider Ergon Energy reminds farm machinery operators to be extra careful around overhead power lines.Ergon Energy’s safety campaign dubbed ‘Look Up and Live’ reminds everyone ...
Reminder to stay safe at NSW farms this festive season(Post)Safe Work NSW reminds people visiting rural properties during the festive season that farms are workplaces, urging them to make safety a priority. Acting Head of SafeWork NSW John Tansey said everyon ...
Court fines New South Wales roofing company over safety failures(Post)A NSW court has ordered a roofing company to pay nearly half a million dollars for breaching workplace health and safety laws after a worker was fatally electrocuted and several others sustained inju ...
SafeWork SA allocates funding for innovative safety initiatives(Post)SafeWork SA has granted funding for projects focused on educating young workers about the dangers of electricity, creating a safety toolkit for Aboriginal workers, and implementing strategies to aid ...
Queenslanders urged to prioritise safety in their work practices throughout the entire year(Post)Queensland workplaces are being urged to participate in National Safe Work Month in October with the objective of preserving lives and decreasing the financial burden of occupational injuries and ill ...
WorkSafe issues warning about dangers of amusement rides(Post)Recent community events featuring unsafe amusement setups have led WorkSafe Victoria to issue a safety warning to organisers who are hiring rides for year-end festivities.At community gatherings such ...
