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Number of ex-miners in Mackay suffering from lung disease disclosed(Post)
Statistics provided by Resources Safety and Health Queensland reveal that ten percent of former miners assessed in Mackay have been found to have a lung disease caused by mine dust. According to RSH ...
Victorian coroner finds fatalities of workers in Ballarat trench collapse were avoidable(Post)A Victorian coroner has determined that the fatalities of two men, who perished as a result of a trench collapse in Ballarat in 2018, could have been avoided. The men died when a trench they were ex ...
Nearly $1 million in fines issued as SafeWork intensifies efforts to protect workers from falls(Post)SafeWork NSW's year-long inspection blitz on falls from heights has reached its halfway mark, with fines amounting to nearly $1 million already issued.The safety regulator launched the 'Working at He ...
HEART5 to conduct free lung tests in Cairns(Post)Queensland’s mine safety regulator (RSHQ) encourages retired miners and quarry workers to register for a free lung examination when The Hearts5 mobile health truck comes to Cairns later this month.HE ...
Share your opinion on SafeWork NSW’s focus areas for the upcoming financial year(Post)The New South Wales Government is requesting input from employers, employees, labor unions, and industry stakeholders regarding SafeWork NSW's regulatory priorities for the fiscal year 2025/26. Acco ...
WA mining company receives fine after employee sustains severe injuries on the job(Post)An underground mining services company has been fined by the Perth Magistrates Court following an incident in which a drill operator suffered spinal and leg injuries while operating heavy machi ...
SafeWork SA issues storage drums warning following fire incidents(Post)Following two separate incidents of explosive fires that led to significant burns among workers, SafeWork SA has alerted employers to the risks involved in cutting into previously used storage ...
Safe Work Australia seeks input on the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030(Post)Safe Work Australia is conducting a mid-term assessment of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 to confirm its continued relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with objectives.“It’s been ...
South Australia’s prohibition on engineered stone starts on July 1st(Post)South Australia plans to prohibit engineered stone products starting on 1 July 2024, in line with other states and territories to safeguard workers from the danger of deadly lung illnesses.SafeWork S ...
WorkCover Queensland welcomes new CEO(Post)Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has disclosed that Mr Michael Pennisi will be taking on the role of CEO at WorkCover Queensland.According to the State Government, Mr Pennisi has ...
Tasmania introduces tougher penalties for people who abuse frontline workers (Post)The Tasmanian Government plans to implement new laws in Parliament this week to provide increased protection for frontline workers.Under the new regulations, those who inflict severe physical harm on ...
