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WorkSafe issues safety alert following gas cylinder explosion in work vehicle(Post)
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder to both employers and employees regarding the significant hazards linked to the transportation of dangerous goods in tool of trade (TOT) vehicles. Victoria&rs ...
NHVR draws attention to the dangers of fatigue during Queensland Road Safety Week(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator reminds all road users to confirm their rest and safety levels before driving, given that fatigue continues to be a significant contributor to road fatalities thr ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes safety report for last quarter of 2024(Post)The New South Wales Resources Regulator has issued its Quarterly Safety Report covering the period from October to December 2024. The Regulator says this report serves to inform the industry more ef ...
Safety alert issued after Queensland worker was struck by an excavator bucket(Post)A safety alert has been issued after a Queensland construction worker was struck by an excavator bucket in November 2022.WorkSafe said "the excavator was operating near the worker when, for reasons y ...
Victoria road safety company facing multiple charges over truckie death (Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against a road safety company after a delivery truck driver was fatally injured at its Gippsland depot in 2021.The 34-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after a metal bar ...
WorkSafe New Zealand issues safety alert after hot work incident(Post)A safety alert issued by WorkSafe New Zealand reminds people of the serious health and safety risks involved when carrying out hot work.WorkSafe issued the alert following a recent incident.WorkSafe ...
Melbourne metal company fined for safety failures after worker’s crush death(Post)A Melbourne metal company has been fined for breaching workplace safety regulations after a worker was crushed to death in February 2021.The company was fined $280,000 after pleading guilty to failin ...
Safe Work Australia releases 10-year plan to improve workplace health and safety(Post)Safe Work Australia has released a new 10-year plan to reduce occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 provides a national framework for cre ...
VIC companies facing charges for breaching workplace safety regulations(Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against two companies related to the failure of a major portion of the structural steel framework during the redevelopment of a recreational centre in Melbourne two years a ...
SafeWork NSW encourages workplaces to prioritise safety when conducting flood cleanup(Post)SafeWork NSW is calling on people in flood-impacted areas to be cautious of hazards as they resume work and commence the cleanup activities. SafeWork said workplaces must thoroughly evaluate the dan ...
Queensland seeks public input on Work Health and Safety Act 2011 review(Post)The Queensland Government is seeking public feedback on the ongoing review of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).The Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act review was announced by Industr ...
