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WA lithium plant under probe over workplace safety complaints(Post)
WorkSafe WA is investigating a lithium plant following complaints about unsafe working conditions.WA’s workplace health and safety regulator launched investigations in April after workers were report ...
NSW Small Mines Roadshow drives home safety message(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has released the schedule for its annual health and safety roadshow for small mines and quarries across the state. The roadshow will be held across 14 locations, including ...
Queensland court fines business owner for intimidating work safety inspector(Post)A Queensland court has ordered a business owner to pay a fine of $5,000 for intimidating a workplace safety inspector.The safety inspector was attending a demolition site on 29 September 2020 when th ...
Safety alert issued after NT worker falls from forklift(Post)The Northern Territory’s workplace health and safety watchdog has issued a safety alert after a worker fell over three meters from a forklift.The worker sustained fractured ribs and multiple bruises ...
SafeWork inspection program looks at machine safety in the manufacturing industry(Post)SafeWork NSW is conducting an inspection program in the manufacturing industry in the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure the safety of machinery operators. SafeWork Executive Director Compliance and ...
SA contractor loses asbestos licence after breaching safety regulations(Post)A South Australian demolition contractor who recently removed asbestos from a home without installing air monitors has lost their asbestos removal licence.SafeWork SA says the company did not hire a ...
Essential energy emphasises the importance of renewable energy during Electricity Safety Week(Post)NSW electricity provider, Essential Energy, has announced that the significance of community safety concerning renewable energy sources will be a central theme during its annual Electricity Safety We ...
Australia pledges to uphold global agreements that prioritise workplace safety(Post)Australia has now officially agreed to all ten Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), demonstrating the federal Government's dedication to safeguarding the rights and ...
Independent review to guarantee safety of frontline health workers in Queensland(Post)The Queensland Government is currently undertaking a comprehensive examination into the safety and welfare of frontline health workers.The State Government says the review will be led by highly respe ...
NHVR advocates for improved road safety throughout grain harvest season(Post)With the commencement of Australia's grain harvest season, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says it is actively engaged in efforts to ensure the safety of farmers, heavy vehicle operators, ...
Man’s death on Queensland rural property sparks quad bike safety warning(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has warned of the dangers of using quad bikes after a rural property owner was fatally injured in a quad bike rollover in November 2021.Initial investigations i ...
