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SafeWork to concentrate on adherence to safety regulations at Sydney Easter Show(Post)
SafeWork NSW says it is actively working with the organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to secure the safety of an estimated 800,000 visitors. This initiative includes detailed inspections and ...
Campaign to promote safety on roadworks sites launched in Tasmania(Post)A new campaign urging drivers to slow down around roadworks sites has recently been launched in Tasmania.The campaign, dubbed ‘Your Speed is Our Safety,’ is a joint initiative of the Civil Contractor ...
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 ...
New road safety campaign targets young drivers(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched a new road safety campaign targeting L and P licence holders. The new Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign demonstrates how Learner (L) and Provisional ( ...
SafeWork issues hot weather safety warning (Post)With high temperatures expected in South Australia over the next few days, SafeWork has alerted employers to the necessity of enforcing their hot weather policy or taking appropriate actions to ...
WorkSafe issues mobile plant safety reminder(Post)WorkSafe is reminding workers about the importance of safely operating powered mobile plant on farms.The reminder was issued following the death of a 61-year-old farmer who was killed instantly ...
Building safety blitz targets Illawarra worksites (Post)This week, NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW inspectors will join forces during a compliance blitz targeting construction sites in the Illawarra region.Executive Director Compliance Matt Press, said ...
WorkSafe examining safety procedures at waste and recycling sites(Post)WorkSafe has launched a proactive inspection program aimed at addressing safety concerns within waste and recycling facilities in Western Australia.The inspection initiative will examine various ...
Forklift injury prompts safety warning from WHSQ(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after a maintenance worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by the carriage and tines of a forklift he was working on.
Manual Handling Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Efficiency(Post)Manual handling, the act of moving objects by hand, is a common task across various industries. While this type of work can be beneficial to workers and employers, it can also be a source of injury.
WA Government releases Draft Work Health and Safety regulations(Post)The Western Australian Government has recently released exposure drafts of regulations for the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, ahead of the commencement of major work health and safety (WHS) reforms ...