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SafeWork implementing compliance campaign focused on mobile plants, machinery, and vehicles(Post)
SafeWork NSW inspectors are actively carrying out a targeted compliance operation across the state to decrease workplace injuries related to mobile plant, fixed machinery, and vehicles. So far, they ...
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 ...
WorkSafe Victoria warns farm workers about the dangers of overhead powerlines (Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert about the dangers of overhead powerlines on farms following reports of large machinery making contact with powerlines across Victoria and South Australia.T ...
SafeWork SA plan to reduce occupational lead exposure(Post)A proactive compliance campaign focusing on lead risk work was launched early this week in South Australia.SafeWork SA said inspectors will visit businesses in metropolitan and regional areas on 4 Ju ...
Northern Territory approves new Codes of Practice(Post)The Northern Territory Government has recently granted approval for new Codes of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.Some of the approved Codes of Practi ...
Safe Work Australia releases new model code of practice: Elevating Work Platforms(Post)Safe Work Australia has published the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. This model code serves as a practical resource for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders on how to address ...
SafeWork SA cancels class A asbestos removal licence(Post)A South Australian asbestos removalist and demolition contractor has had their license cancelled due to a history of repeated contraventions.SafeWork SA accuses the contractor of creating health and ...
New laws prioritise mental health in Victoria(Post)Victorian employers are now required to take certain actions to recognise psychosocial hazards and manage work-related mental health risks. Effective from December 1, 2025, the Occupational Health a ...
NSW Resources Regulator announces compliance focus areas for the latter half of 2025(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Compliance Priorities for the second half of 2025, defining crucial compliance goals for the upcoming six months. These goals are intended to promote ong ...
New Product Release for Mosquito-Borne Diseases(Post)New Product Release for Mosquito-Borne DiseasesSafe Work Australia released guidance on Japanese encephalitis on 22nd April 2022, reinforcing that business owners have a duty of care to eliminate or ...
WorkSafe outlines essential safety tips for workers during storm recovery period(Post)As efforts to clean up and rescue continue in areas affected by the storm, New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog reminds employees to be mindful of the risks that arise in the wake of severe ...
