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Safety warning after kids fall into septic tanks in the NT(Post)
NT WorkSafe reminds workplaces to ensure that septic tank lids on their properties are safe and secured after a four-year-old child fell into a full septic tank in the Barkly Region last week. “Unsec ...
Fatal conveyor belt incident prompts WorkSafe safety reminder (Post)WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the risks of working with conveyor belts after a worker suffered fatal injuries after getting caught in a conveyor belt.WorkSafe says the conveyor belt was manufactu ...
Vic farmers advised to prioritise safety during the harvesting season(Post)WorkSafe is emphasising the importance of safety for Victorian primary producers as they enter the harvest season. The safety regulator observes that the harvest season frequently places greater dem ...
WorkSafe urges Victorian employers to put safety first this festive season (Post)WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers to prioritise health and safety at work during the end of the year festive season.WorkSafe said that during this time of the year, many workers are under pressure ...
Revised guidelines to ensure safety of electrical workers launched in Queensland(Post)A revised guide created to support electrical apprentices in staying safe at work has been introduced in Queensland. The updated guide from the state’s Electrical Safety Office, which details ...
Australian music star joins road safety campaign(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thous ...
Improvements to transport safety identified in WorkSafe New Zealand report(Post)Improvements to transport safety identified in WorkSafe New Zealand report. A project between WorkSafe New Zealand and a cross-sector of industry representatives has formed with the joint outcom ...
New Work Health and Safety laws begin March 31!(Post)New WHS laws for WAIn a recent media release, the Western Australian government announced that the state's new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws are set to begin on 31 March 2022 and mark a "national ...
Workplace safety the focus for National Safe Work Month in the Northern Territory(Post)NT WorkSafe urges workers and employers to keep workplace safety at the top of their minds during National Safe Work Month.The safety regulator says work-related injuries accounted for 4637 lost week ...
Inspection program enhances safety standards in WA’s meat industry(Post)WorkSafe WA has recently carried out a proactive inspection initiative in regional abattoirs, resulting in the issuance of over 500 improvement notices and 6 prohibition notices. WorkSafe inspectors ...
SafeWork SA issues scaffolding collapse safety warning(Post)Three separate incidents involving workers sustaining severe injuries from scaffold falls at residential construction sites have triggered a warning from SafeWork SA.One such incident took place ...
