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WA company fined after worker suffers fall from height injuries(Post)
A WA building company has been fined $45,000 after a worker fell about three metres through a void and sustained multiple injuries three years ago.The man was working at a Perth construction site in ...
New laws prioritise mental health in Victoria(Post)Victorian employers are now required to take certain actions to recognise psychosocial hazards and manage work-related mental health risks. Effective from December 1, 2025, the Occupational Health a ...
New Commonwealth Code of Practice now in effect(Post)The Australian Government has officially approved a new code of practice designed to aid in the enforcement of modified Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, which specify how organisations shoul ...
The Future of Work: Safe, Healthy, And Productive Work For All(Post)In recent years, there have been significant changes in the way work is done. With advances in digital technology and changes in employment patterns, several factors may affect workplace safety in ...
The Top 5 Safety Management Documents Your Business Needs(Post)If you own a business, it's essential that you have the proper safety management documents in place to protect both your employees and your company. From Safe Work Method Statements to Standard Opera ...
Are you an officer of your company?(Post)Are you an 'officer' in your company?Did you know that 'officers' of a company have specific duties under work health and safety (WHS) laws? If you are unsure, look at your role in the company to det ...
Working with Livestock Safety Highlighted(Post)Working with livestock safety highlighted.A SafeWork SA compliance campaign focusing on the risks associated with livestock handling and transport will be commencing in June 2021.High-risk areas ...
Vic abattoir fined after worker suffered fall from height injuries(Post)The Ararat Magistrates' Court has convicted and fined a mutton abattoir after a worker suffered head injuries when he fell from a raised platform.After pleading guilty to failing to maintain safe sys ...
Study shows one-quarter of Australian workers suffer from tinnitus (Post)New research from Curtin University has found that one-quarter of the Australian workforce suffer from tinnitus or ringing in the ears, a condition that can disturb sleep and cause anxiety and depres ...
NHVR approves new Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety measures(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially approved the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice after thorough discussions with stakeholders to help the industry recognise dangers and ...
Monday 29th March 2021(Post)WorkSafe issues safety alerts associated with mobile plant use. WorkSafe has issued a reminder about mobile plant risks after multiple recent incidents involving rollovers.The department has rec ...
