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New model Code of Practice on addressing workplace fatigue risk released(Post)
Safe Work Australia has published a new model Code of Practice offering practical advice to employers on managing health and safety risks linked to workplace fatigue. Safe Work Australia says employ ...
Heavy vehicle regulator approves seventh Electronic Work Diary(Post)Heavy vehicle operators can now choose from seven apps for Electronic Work Diary (EWD) after the NHVR recently approved a seventh provider.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said there are many benefits of usi ...
NHVR issues exemption notice allowing short work breaks for concrete agitator drivers(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued an exemption notice allowing concrete agitator drivers to take a short work break while sitting in the driver’s seat of a loaded truck ...
SafeWork SA campaign looks at violence and aggression in the retail sector(Post)SafeWork SA plans to conduct a state-wide compliance campaign early next month to look at the issue of violence and aggression in the retail sector. Inspectors will visit retail outlets both in metro ...
WorkSafe NZ faults disability care providers for not providing baths to the disabled(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is warning disability care providers not to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and safety.Last year, anintellectual disabilities service provider was s ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes safety report for last quarter of 2024(Post)The New South Wales Resources Regulator has issued its Quarterly Safety Report covering the period from October to December 2024. The Regulator says this report serves to inform the industry more ef ...
New Zealand companies fined following death of forestry worker(Post)Two companies have been ordered to collectively pay fines and reparations amounting to $335,680 following the death of a 39-year-old forestry subcontractor who died while manually cutting down trees ...
How to Create a Non-Conformance Report That Drives Improvement(Post)Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) are powerful tools for identifying deviations from established standards and implementing corrective actions that drive continual improvement. When used effectively, NC ...
Safety in the Manufacturing Industry: Navigating Safe Work Practices(Post)Workers in the manufacturing industry are exposed to hazards such as body stress, falls, slips, trips, manual handling, musculoskeletal disorders, and working with dangerous machinery and equipment.
Sustainable Business Practices: A Deep Dive into the Role of HSEQ(Post)Environmental Sustainability stands at the forefront of many business strategies as companies strive to align their economic development and goals with environmental and social considerations. Accord ...
Qld mine safety regulator issues safety notice following fatal incident(Post)A coal mine worker died from injuries sustained while dismantling conveyor equipment underground in central Queensland last month.The 58-year-old man died after suffering serious head injuries at an ...