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Tasmania introduces tougher penalties for people who abuse frontline workers (Post)
Tasmania's government has moved to strengthen protections for frontline workers, with new laws set to introduce tougher penalties for those who cause serious harm on the job. What the New Laws Mean f
Independent review to guarantee safety of frontline health workers in Queensland(Post)```html Independent Review to Guarantee Safety of Frontline Health Workers in Queensland Queensland's government is currently undertaking a comprehensive examination into the safety and welfare of fr
Man injured in tree-cutting incident north of Brisbane(Post)```html Man Injured in Tree-Cutting Incident North of Brisbane A man was flown to hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter after being struck by a tree north of Brisbane. LifeFlight crews responded quic
WorkSafe probing two workplace fatalities(Post)WorkSafe Probing Two Workplace Fatalities WorkSafe is currently investigating two separate incidents of workplace fatalities that occurred on Tuesday, both raising serious questions about site safety
WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the importance of managing risks associated with use of 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding managing risks associated with using 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders.The safety watchdog says this reminder is intended for employers, but it cou
Vic farm worker crushed in workplace incident(Post)A 55-year-old man has been killed in a truck unloading incident in Victoria, taking the state’s workplace fatality toll to 28.The 55-year-old man became trapped between a tip truck and a front-end loa
WorkSafe finalises decisions pertaining to organisational restructuring(Post)```html WorkSafe finalises decisions pertaining to organisational restructuring WorkSafe New Zealand has confirmed a series of management changes designed to strengthen delivery of its core safety ma
Safe Work Australia releases updated WHS guidance for tree work(Post)Safe Work Australia Releases Updated WHS Guidance for Tree Work Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage risks of tree work at height. The updated guide focuses on
Crush incident results in considerable safety costs for SA concrete manufacturer(Post)Crush Incident Results in Considerable Safety Costs for SA Concrete Manufacturer A South Australian concrete manufacturer has pledged to implement safety improvements totaling more than $462,000, fol
Spotlight on silica dust and mental health in SafeWork NSW inspection program(Post)Inspectors from SafeWork NSW are visiting construction sites across the state to talk with workers about the health risks of silica dust exposure and mental ill-health.SafeWork NSW Executive Director
Report released after NSW quarry worker was injured by forklift attachment(Post)Report Released After NSW Quarry Worker Was Injured by Forklift Attachment A report has been released by the Resources Regulator concerning an incident on March 2, 2024, where a worker was injured af
