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Angle grinder injuries prompt NT WorkSafe safety warning(Post)
The Northern Territory workplace safety regulator reminds all workers to keep safety top of mind when using angle grinders after four workers sustained injuries in incidents involving these power too ...
WorkSafe urges Victorians to prioritise safety when driving for work(Post)Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe reminds workers and employers to make safety a priority when driving for work.WorkSafe figures show 17 Victorian workers lost their lives in ...
Lone Worker Safety in Australia: Navigating Challenges in Remote Environments(Post)A growing number of professionals are finding themselves working alone in remote environments. Contractors such as gas engineers, surveyors, plumbers, and electricians are among the industries with t ...
Safety failures at Perth army base result in $100,000 fine(Post)A construction company has been prosecuted by the federal safety regulator after a worker suffered serious injuries at a Perth army base. During the incident on 7 June 2017, the worker was struck by ...
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 ...
NSW Resources Regulator’s Quarterly Safety Report now available(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report – January to March 2024 to aid operators of mine and petroleum sites in meeting their obligations under work health and safety l ...
NSW reminds construction businesses to prioritise safety this holiday season(Post)SafeWork NSW reminds construction businesses to make safety the top priority in the lead up to the festive season.The workplace safety watchdog also urges workers to ensure construction sites are pro ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...