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Regulator publishes investigation findings after NSW quarry worker hit by hydraulic hammer(Post)
The NSW Resources Regulator has released an investigation report after an incident that took place at an Albury quarry on 12 December 2025. An employee sustained severe injuries when he was hit and ...
Safe Work Australia’s November News Update published(Post)The November issue of the Safe Work Australia News Update has been released.Safe Work Australia says the News Update illustrates the activities of the federal safety regulator and conveys expert opin ...
Tuesday 20th April 2021(Post)Forklift owners and operators issued with Safety Alert. A new safety alert has been issued by NT Worksafe following two forklift incidents that occurred recently in the Darwin area.The Safety Al ...
Safe Work Australia releases new labour hire case study(Post)Safe Work Australia has recently released a new labour hire case study.The case study effectively showcases the four model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act principles pertaining to WHS duties and the ...
New Safe Work Australia information sheet aims to assist employers in communicating with migrant and multicultural workers about workplace health and safety(Post)Safe Work Australia has created a new information sheet aimed at employers, focusing on effective communication with migrant and multicultural workers regarding work health and safety, along with a c ...
Death of a residential care user(Post)Death of a residential care user left alone in the bath. A company that provides community residential support services to people with intellectual disabilities has been sentenced over the ...
NHVR discloses fatigue results from Easter safety blitz(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the outcomes of an extensive safety initiative undertaken during Easter to tackle the hazards posed by fatigue. Nearly 3,000 heavy vehicles ...
Geelong company sentenced over forklift incident(Post)A Geelong fruit and vegetable company has been sentenced for breaching health and safety regulations after a worker was injured by a forklift load.The worker sustained multiple fractures after being ...
New Zealand pest control business fined for exposing workers to hazardous substance(Post)A New Zealand pest control business has been fined $250,000 for exposing employees to toxic fumigants.WorkSafe New Zealand launched an investigation after workers suffered acute methyl bromide poison ...
New Code of Practice for tower cranes approved in the Northern Territory(Post)Northern Territory WorkSafe has published a new Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.The Tower Cranes Code of Practice provides practical guidance ...
New online tool aims to help construction workers meet their WHS obligations(Post)A new online tool has been developed by Safe Work Australia to help construction workers understand and fulfill their duties under WHS laws.The interactive Know Your Duties tool explains the duties o ...