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Finalists for the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 revealed(Post)
The finalists for the WorkSafe WA Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 have been determined, with the announcement of the winners scheduled to take place at Optus Stadium on October 31.The j ...
Safety warning after four Queensland workers injured in an explosion(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning after four workers were injured in an explosion in November 2021. Early enquiries indicate that the incident happened when an “extra ...
Heavy vehicle safety projects get $3.5 million funding boost(Post)The Australian Government will provide $3.5 million to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to support heavy vehicle safety.NHVR will invest the funds into fifteen heavy vehicle projects through Roun ...
Updates to the Forest Safety Code of Practice come into effect in Tasmania(Post)The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve the safety of people working in the forestry industry.The new Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2021 came into effect on ...
Latest NT work health and safety statistics published(Post)The Northern Territory workplace health and safety regulator has released the 2022-2023 Key WHS statistics report. The report provides data on workers compensation claims and occupational deaths in ...
Work safety programme designed for Pacific workers celebrates 15th anniversary(Post)A WorkSafe New Zealand programme, designed for Pacific workers, is celebrating its fifteenth year in 2021.The Puataunofo ‘Come Home Safely’ is a workplace health and safety education programme that f ...
Vic wheel manufacturer charged for breaching workplace safety laws(Post)A Victorian wheel manufacturer is facing charges over unsafe work practices following a number of incidents at a Mildura workshop between August 2018 and February 2020.The company has been charg ...
Guide to Managing Carpentry Safety in Australia: Understanding the Australian Standards for Carpentry(Post)Carpentry is a cornerstone of the Australian construction industry, playing a pivotal role in shaping homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure. The demand for carpenters and joiners continues ...
WorkSafe Victoria issues trailer safety reminder to farm workers(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert to remind farmers about the dangers of riding on trailers.The safety regulator issued the alert following an incident in which a worker died after falling ...
Impacts Of Climate Change on Workplace Safety: Preparing for Extreme Weather(Post)Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, employers (PCBUs) are required to ensure a safe work environment for workers. This includes minimising risks associated with the impacts of climate change ...
Express your views on the work health and safety regulatory framework in NSW(Post)The NSW Government is encouraging employers, employees, trade unions, and industry professionals to provide their input on proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation. The Sta ...
