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Construction safety blitz focuses on unsafe concreting practices (Post)
Over the next three months, SafeWork NSW inspectors will be conducting a construction safety blitz targeting unsafe concreting practices.Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said an estimated ...
NHVR reminds truckies to be extra vigilant throughout Rail Safety Week(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding all heavy vehicle drivers to be cautious around rail lines during Rail Safety Week (5-11 August).Rail Safety Week is an annual event in Austra ...
Territorians urged to prioritise safety when using fireworks on Territory Day(Post)NT WorkSafe urges people celebrating with fireworks on Territory Day to prioritise safety.Territory Day is celebrated on 1st July each year, and many residents and visitors celebrate the day with a f ...
Serious quad bike crash in northern Queensland prompts safety warning(Post)Queensland police have issued a safety reminder to quad bike riders after a man was seriously injured in a quad bike crash in north Queensland on April 26.Police said four men were riding on a q ...
NT WorkSafe reaches out to small farms with new safety initiative(Post)WorkSafe inspectors are engaging with vegetable growers in the Top End rural area, as part of a new campaign aimed at providing information and guidance on worker induction, basic life-saving m ...
Speak Up Save Lives' app promotes workplace safety in NSW(Post)A new app is helping SafeWork NSW prevent workplace injuries and deaths by allowing workers to report safety concerns anonymously.The 'Speak Up Save Lives' app which was released in 2020, enables wor ...
Safety alert issued after construction worker struck by steel post(Post)WorkSafe Queensland has issued a safety alert after a worker was seriously injured after being struck by a steel post in March this year.WorkSafe Queensland says the worker was installing a retaining ...
SafeWork NSW inspects alpine area to guarantee safety at snow resorts(Post)SafeWork NSW has been conducting visits to all the snow resorts across the state this week, performing proactive inspections on operations to ensure workers and the million visitors who frequent the ...
NSW Government focuses on forklift safety during National Safe Month(Post)The NSW Government is initiating a safety compliance blitz focusing on forklift safety, deploying more than 250 SafeWork inspectors across the State to perform unannounced inspections. The program i ...
Joint agency blitz aims to improve safety on NSW building sites(Post)SafeWork NSW and NSW Fair Trading are undertaking a safety blitz on residential building sites in the State’s Mid-North Coast to ensure workplaces comply with health and safety regulations.Assistant ...
WorkSafe Awards recognise outstanding contributions of health and safety advocates in Victoria(Post)The recent announcement of the 2024 WorkSafe Awards winners has highlighted inspiring tales of creativity, leadership, and determination in Victorian workplaces. Over 400 individuals convened at Par ...
