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COMCARE’S 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review Report Published(Post)
COMCARE has published the 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review report, showcasing its compliance and enforcement activities throughout the Commonwealth jurisdiction.“The review provides an over ...
New online course aims to protect the public from asbestos exposure(Post)To increase awareness about the safety risks associated with asbestos, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and TAFE NSW have partnered to offer a free online course 'Asbestos Awareness and Safety' ...
Land owners urged to exercise caution when conducting burns near electrical assets(Post)Preparations for this year’s bushfire season are currently underway with Energy Network and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) urging land owners to prioritise safety when conducting h ...
State safety authorities to conduct construction safety blitz in the Albury-Wodonga region(Post)Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will visit construction sites in the Albury-Wodonga region to ensure employers are complying with fall protection and silica dust regulations. The w ...
NSW seeks stakeholder feedback on 'Towards Healthy Work Plan'(Post)The NSW Government is calling for public submissions on SafeWork NSW's new plan aimed at enhancing workplace health and safety across the state.Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the Government w ...
New codes of practice to protect workers in Queensland(Post)The Queensland Government has introduced two new codes of practice to tackle silica dust exposure and protect workers’ psychological health.The new codes of practice include ‘The Managing the Risk of ...
Rising ATV fatalities prompt SafeWork SA warning (Post)SafeWork SA is warning about the hazards posed by all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, following a significant increase in the number of fatalities reported in ...
WorkSafe urges employers to implement safety measures at worksites ahead of strong winds(Post)Employers in Victoria are advised to ensure the safety of their worksites and to reassess outdoor work activities, as the State is anticipated to experience strong winds in the next two days.Accordin ...
WA drilling company penalised after employee sustained severe injuries(Post)A Western Australian drilling and exploration company was recently fined $385,000 and directed to pay $5,105.20 in costs, following an incident where a driller's assistant sustained severe crush inju ...
Joint safety blitz reveals safety breaches at construction sites(Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW recently conducted a week-long blitz in Albury and Wodonga focusing on construction hazards.During the blitz, inspectors visited 52 construction sites, issuing a to ...
WorkSafe spearheads efforts to enhance safety in horticulture(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has published a report card that highlights the horticulture industry’s potential for improvement in handling hazardous substances and ensuring machinery safety, with a sp ...
