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Campaign against asbestos results in licence revocation for SA firm(Post)
SafeWork SA has annulled the licence of an asbestos removal firm for allowing the demolition of two homes in Kilburn without the necessary prior asbestos removal procedures. The cancellation of the ...
WorkSafe examining safety procedures at waste and recycling sites(Post)WorkSafe has launched a proactive inspection program aimed at addressing safety concerns within waste and recycling facilities in Western Australia.The inspection initiative will examine various ...
Qld mines urged to put safety first during storm season(Post)Queensland’s resources safety regulator urges mines to prioritise worker safety during the storm season.Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is encouraging mine operators to ensure adequate ...
Former miners encouraged to undergo testing for undetected silicosis, COPD, and black lung disease(Post)Data from Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) indicates that approximately 10% of ex-miners assessed throughout central Queensland have been identified with a lung disease caused by mine d ...
New CQUniversity study focuses on addressing farm fatigue(Post)Researchers at CQUniversity are extending an invitation to farmers to engage in discussions regarding farm fatigue management. This initiative marks a pioneering effort in Australia aimed at enhancin ...
SafeWork SA commences compliance campaigns in response to surge in occupational fatalities(Post)SafeWork SA is commencing a range of compliance initiatives focused on various industries due to a surge in workplace deaths this year. To date, there have been 22 deaths attributed to workplace inc ...
NHVR seeking feedback on draft ‘Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice’(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new draft Code of Practice aimed at enhancing safety measures in the transportation of logs from forests to mills or ports. The newly intro ...
New strategy seeks to bolster vehicle safety at NSW mine sites(Post)The mining sector in NSW has come together to convey a powerful safety message aimed at minimising negative vehicle interactions at mining sites. The Resources Regulator has published a new video sh ...
Injured employees to receive increased assistance from VIC government(Post)The Victorian government has announced that a bill presented in parliament this week aims to enhance the capacity of the State's workers' compensation scheme to deliver high-quality services, ensuri ...
New SafeWork SA initiative focused on the retail industry(Post)The retail sector is the focus of a new campaign by SafeWork SA, which aims to protect workers from slips, trips, falls, and injuries caused by heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.Starting in Mar ...
SafeWork SA campaign aims to address unsafe practices in construction work(Post)Starting from 1 July this year, SafeWork SA will focus on construction companies with a record of injury claims in an effort to enhance workplace safety The extensive campaign will aim at medium and ...
