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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 ...
Queensland diving and snorkelling industry places a high priority on safety(Post)The Queensland Government has announced that it is revising the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of P ...
Road regulation enhances safety for first responders in Victoria(Post)The Victorian Government says it is committed to the protection of roadside workers and emergency services, emphasising their role in aiding Victorians during times of significant need. On Wednesday ...
SafeWork rolls out new silica safety campaign(Post)SafeWork NSW has embarked on a six-month campaign to protect workers from silica dust. SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites across the State to ensure compliance with workplace healt ...
New SafeWork SA campaign aims to improve safety on farms(Post)SafeWork SA is commencing a safety initiative designed to lower the rates of workplace fatalities and injuries in the farming industry. Starting from 1 October 2025, SafeWork SA will conduct a year- ...
New regulations for road worker safety take effect in Victoria(Post)The Victorian Government is implementing stronger protections for roadside workers, thereby supporting drivers in various scenarios, including responding to crashes, vehicle failures, or urgent life ...
QFF teams up with power distributors to improve farm safety(Post)The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has partnered with electricity distributors Ergon Energy Network and Energex to offer farmers belonging to any of QFF’s 21 industry members a 50 per cent co-c ...
Safety blitz targets unsafe construction sites in the Illawarra region (Post)SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting construction sites in the Illawarra region to ensure workers are adhering to safety rules.During the three-day safety blitz, inspectors will focus on ‘electrical ...
WorkSafe Queensland’s farm safety calendar competition winners announced(Post)The winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition have been announced.Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received 1,500 entries from school c ...
WorkSafe Awards showcase top performers in health and safety(Post)The 2023 WorkSafe Awards served as a platform to showcase the incredible stories of resilience, innovation, and unwavering resolve from individuals and organisations in Victoria.With an impressive tu ...
SafeWork SA seeks public feedback on Health and Safety Representatives(Post)SafeWork SA is seeking public input on the role of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in South Australian workplaces.The safety agency is requesting workers, employers, and HSRs to participate ...
