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Fatality at Queensland quarry triggers safety warning(Post)
The Queensland safety regulator for mining and quarrying has issued a safety alert after the death of a forklift operator at a quarry last month. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) said i ...
Queensland law aims to stamp out claim farming(Post)The Queensland Government has recently introduced legislation to crack down on 'claim farming' in the State. " 'Claim farmers', also known as 'claims management services', approach individuals to coe ...
NT solar company faces charges for persistently disregarding the risk of falls from heights(Post)NT WorkSafe has filed charges against a solar company and its manager for not ensuring their employees utilised fall protection measures while performing tasks at elevated levels.The safety watc ...
New workplace mental health code of practice comes into effect in Queensland(Post)A new code of practice that aims to provide practical guidance to Queensland businesses on how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards has commenced.Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace sai ...
Silica Dust Code of Practice commences in the ACT(Post)The Code of Practice for Managing Silica Dust in the Workplace is now in effect in the ACT.The ‘Managing the Risks of Airborne Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) in the Workplace Code of Practice’ whic ...
Thursday 4th February 2021(Post)Fine issued after waste management company fails to comply. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined waste management solutions company Cleanaway Daniels Pty Ltd for failin ...
WorkSafe urges farmers to prioritise safety during the harvest season(Post)WorkSafe has provided a reminder to implement effective risk management procedures on farms, especially during the ongoing harvest. In this financial year to date, eight workers in Western Australia ...
Darwin solar installers charged for fall safety violations(Post)A Darwin company and its manager are facing charges under the WHS Act for exposing workers to fall hazards.The Northern Territory's workplace safety watchdog said on Tuesday it has charged the c ...
New taskforce to tackle silica hazards in tunnelling projects across NSW(Post)The NSW Government has created a new Expert Taskforce to manage and tackle health hazards linked to silica exposure for workers involved in tunnelling projects. The Taskforce, which includes represe ...
New Zealand steel manufacturer fined after worker killed in crushing incident(Post)A New Zealand steel manufacturing firm has recently received a fine of $330,000 after a worker was fatally injured when nine tonnes of poorly loaded steel fell on him four years ago.In November 2020, ...
Are you affected by the changes to WHS regulations?(Post)New WHS laws for WA and Victoria.Recent changes have occurred to Health and Safety legislation in Victoria and Western Australia, with new responsibilities for employers and employees.For our subscri ...
