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NSW Resources Regulator urges mine sites to safeguard workers against heat stress(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator calls on employers to implement protective measures for mine workers in order to mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat.The Regulator warns that extreme heat can ...
Border blitz prioritises mental well-being and falls prevention(Post)A recent safety blitz conducted by WorkSafe and SafeWork along the NSW/Victoria border has revealed potential fall hazards and emphasised the importance of addressing mental health risks in construct ...
WA company fined after worker suffers fall from height injuries(Post)A WA building company has been fined $45,000 after a worker fell about three metres through a void and sustained multiple injuries three years ago.The man was working at a Perth construction site in ...
SA livestock feed company to pay $390k for fatal workplace incident(Post)The South Australian Employment Tribunal has fined a livestock feed company $390,000 after a gate fatally crushed a worker within a pellet press in October 2020. The worker was attempting to cl ...
NHVR’s Code of Practice aims to improve safety in the waste and recycling industry(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has approved the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety standards within the waste and recycling sector, as well as for the compan ...
Safety Innovations and Highlights of 2023: Year in Review(Post)The constant evolution of technology and the changing dynamics of work environments necessitate a keen eye on safety innovations. The year 2023 has proven to be a milestone in, with many advancements ...
The most interesting SWMS we have written(Post)What is a Safe Work Method Statement?A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal document that outlines the safe working procedures for high-risk construction work tasks and identifies:The hazards ...
NSW Resources Regulator Releases Quarterly Safety Report for Oct-Dec 2021(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released the Quarterly Safety Report for October to December 2021 to help the industry improve safety management systems and undertake risk assessments at their sites.
Fatality at Queensland quarry triggers safety warning(Post)The Queensland safety regulator for mining and quarrying has issued a safety alert after the death of a forklift operator at a quarry last month. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) said i ...
Vic worker injured while directing vehicles at COVID-19 testing centre(Post)WorkSafe Victoria is advising drive-through COVID-19 testing centres to have traffic management plans in place after a worker was recently injured while directing vehicles at a drive-through COVID-19 ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes safety report for first quarter of 2026(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has recently published its safety report for the first quarter of 2026—January to March—indicating that 567 incident notifications were received, marking a 13 ...
