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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 ...
A Down-to-Earth Guide to Health and Safety for New Business Owners in Australia(Post)Congratulations on taking the entrepreneurial leap to start your own business! Going from an employee to an employer is an exciting but challenging transition. Whether you're brewing the perfect l ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NHVR releases 2023 Action Plan to improve heavy vehicle safety(Post)The NHVR recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which outlines its safety goals for the year.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan aims to address existing safet ...
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 ...
