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WorkSafe opens nominations for 2027 workplace health and safety awards(Post)
Victoria's workplace safety watchdog is accepting nominations for the 2027 WorkSafe Awards. WorkSafe says the awards will emphasise the importance of initiatives that lessen workplace risks and enha ...
NSW doubles safety rebates for small businesses (Post)Small businesses can now apply for a New South Wales Government rebate of up to $1,000 to purchase items that improve workplace health and safety after the State Government recently doubled the ...
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 ...
Landlord fined for workplace safety failures in Queensland crane incident (Post)A Queensland court has recently fined a landlord for safety failings after a worker was injured when debris from a crane fell on him.According to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, the worker wa ...
Queensland mine safety regulator issues directives to mine operators(Post)Queensland’s mine safety regulator recently directed mine operators to take compliance action after a spate of serious incidents involving heavy mobile equipment.The Queensland Resources Safety and H ...
The Top 5 Safety Management Documents Your Business Needs(Post)If you own a business, it's essential that you have the proper safety management documents in place to protect both your employees and your company. From Safe Work Method Statements to Standard Opera ...
WorkSafe calls on workplaces to engage in Health and Safety Month webinars(Post)Employers and employees are encouraged to participate in the annual Health and Safety Month webinar series hosted by WorkSafe Victoria, which attracts over 20,000 participants. As WorkSafe concludes ...
Workplaces urged to make safety a priority this festive season(Post)SafeWork NSW is reminding all businesses and workers across the State to make safety a priority this festive season.SafeWork NSW Executive Director of Compliance and Dispute Resolution, Tony Williams ...
Nail gun incidents prompt safety warning(Post)SafeWork SA is reminding PCBUs in the residential construction sector to ensure apprentice carpenters who use any type of nail gun are trained after four apprentices received nail gun injuries last m ...
Event Safety 101: The Ultimate OHS Checklist for Event Planners(Post)Events can be on a small scale, like local community events, fundraisers, or grand productions, like music festivals. One thing they all have in common is the need for event safety management. The su ...
Safety champions encouraged to submit nominations for WorkSafe awards(Post)WorkSafe has commenced the nomination process for the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in occupational health and safety in Western Austra ...