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New campaign to focus on lead risk management in SA(Post)
SafeWork SA has introduced a fresh campaign focused on businesses dealing with lead to ensure the well-being and safety of their workers. In the next year, SafeWork SA inspectors will carry out work ...
WorkSafe issues warning to businesses following incident where teen worker was hit by steel beam(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand reminds businesses to ensure the safety of repurposed old equipment after the sentencing of company, whose modified crane was involved in an incident that significantly impacted ...
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges(Post)Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplace safety has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept into a tangible reality. Examples include AI-enabled wearable devices that can track workers' v ...
SafeWork SA targets distillers in WHS blitz (Post)SafeWork SA is conducting inspections at distilleries throughout the State to ensure they are in compliance with workplace health and safety rules and regulations regarding dangerous substances.The s ...
NHVR takes over heavy vehicle services in NSW(Post)From 1 August, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will take over key regulatory functions from Transport for NSW.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the transition was a significant step towards e ...
Managing WHS Risks and Preventing Harm(Post)At its core, work health and safety is about managing risks and preventing harm. And while preventing workplace accidents and injuries should be a year-round priority, Safe Work Month provides an opp ...
Bus roll-away incident triggers safety warning from SafeWork SA(Post)SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning following a recent incident where a bus descended a gentle slope and struck its driver, causing serious injuries. “The Barossa Valley incident occu ...
SafeWork SA releases 2023-2024 Activity report(Post)SafeWork SA has published its Activity Report for the year 2023-2024.Key highlights of the Report include the implementation of new regulations to strengthen the protection of South Australian worker ...
SafeWork SA reminds businesses to conduct regular maintenance on trees(Post)SafeWork SA has recently issued a reminder to businesses to conduct regular tree inspections following a series of recent incidents where people were seriously injured by falling branches.In February ...
NHVR urges truckies to plan their journeys and prioritise safety during the Easter season(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued a reminder to heavy vehicle drivers and operators to focus on safety and be cautious while driving on the roads.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitt ...
Truck driver’s death leads to 360K fine(Post)A former transport company has been fined for breaching health and safety regulations after a truck driver was fatally struck by the loading ramp of a trailer in 2019.Acting Head of SafeWork NSW Andr ...
