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Mine safety authority releases animation after devastating tire malfunction(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator has published an animation that outlines an incident at Clovass Quarry on 8 February 2024, during which two workers sustained injuries due to a catastrophic failure of a t ...
Firies sustain injuries in burnover fighting bushfire in WA(Post)Three firefighters were hospitalised on Friday afternoon after experiencing smoke inhalation and sustaining minor injuries when their truck ignited in a fire incident north-west of Esperance. Accordi ...
Company fined for serious forklift incident at Port Melbourne warehouse(Post)A Melbourne court has recently fined a transport and logistics company after a worker was injured by a forklift in May 2020.The company was fined $40,000 for breaching the Occupational Health an ...
Queensland Road Safety Week reminds all drivers to prioritise road safety (Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently reminded truck and light vehicle drivers to make road safety a priority.The regulator issued the reminder during this year’s Queensland Road S ...
Mining company avoids prosecution after NSW Resources Regulator agrees to WHS undertaking proposal(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has approved a Work Health and Safety (WHS) enforceable undertaking from a mining company concerning a significant incident that took place in Boggabri on December 6, 2021 ...
Australian music star joins road safety campaign(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thous ...
New educational initiative seeks to protect SA roadside workers(Post)A fresh awareness campaign is appealing to South Australian motorists to 'decrease speed for a breakdown' prior to the implementation of a new regulation designed to improve the protection of roadsi ...
WorkSafe urges workplaces to implement proper safety measures when conducting work in remote areas(Post)WorkSafe reminds employers and employees to carefully consider all the necessary safety precautions when working in remote areas.Workers who frequently visit remote areas in Western Australia in ...
Melbourne frame manufacturer fined over serious injury to worker(Post)A Melbourne frame manufacturer was fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when a 200kg load of steel beams fell on her.The company had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of failing to pro ...
Former Mackay miners encouraged to assess their lung health(Post)Retired miners are being urged to take advantage of complimentary lung health screenings when the HEART5 mobile clinic comes to Mackay this month.Heart of Australia operates the service in collaborat ...
WorkSafe NZ accepts enforceable undertakings from two construction companies(Post)Two construction companies have escaped prosecution after WorkSafe NZ accepted their enforceable undertakings following the death of a cyclist in October 2019.The cyclist died after being struck by a ...
