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Engineered Stone Ban to Protect Workers from Silica Dust Exposure: The Global Milestone(Post)
Australia has banned the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone due to the release of fine silica dust that can cause deadly diseases and cancers when cut. State and federal workplace minis ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes quarterly safety report for July to September 2025(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has issued its Quarterly Safety Report covering July to September 2025, to guide the industry in the review of safety management systems and the execution of risk assessm ...
Multiple line-of-fire incidents bring to light the serious hazards present in mobile plant pulling tasks in NSW mines(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has warned mines following a surge in incidents related to mobile plant pulling operations. In two separate instances, workers were fortunate to avoid injury when metal ob ...
NHVR urges truckies to plan their journeys and prioritise safety during the Easter season(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued a reminder to heavy vehicle drivers and operators to focus on safety and be cautious while driving on the roads.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitt ...
Brisbane set to host this year’s Work Well Conference(Post)Several high-profile speakers including ‘a digital futurist, human communications expert and the Royal Australian Navy’s first female pilot’ have been lined up for this year’s Work Well Conference sc ...
Monday 10th May 2021(Post)Bin hire company fined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has fined a company in Campbellfield, Victoria, for depositing waste at a site not licensed to accept it. EPA office ...
Balancing Workplace Morale with Effective Safety Protocols in Australia(Post)Is it really necessary that your employee feels happy and satisfied at work?72% of employed Australians have felt unhappy at work based on the 2022 Workplace Happiness Survey by Indeed/YouGov. An emp ...
Funding provided to mitigate psychological distress in WA workplaces(Post)The Western Australian Government has revealed its decision to allocate $4 million in grants to mitigate psychological harm within workplaces. “The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program su ...
Safe Work Australia launches new tools to help mitigate risks of gender-based violence in construction(Post)Safe Work Australia has launched a new collection of tools to assist employers in identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks related to gender-based violence in the construction sector. &ldqu ...
New strategy seeks to bolster vehicle safety at NSW mine sites(Post)The mining sector in NSW has come together to convey a powerful safety message aimed at minimising negative vehicle interactions at mining sites. The Resources Regulator has published a new video sh ...
Safe Work Australia seeks input on proposed model Code of Practice(Post)Safe Work Australia is creating a model Code of Practice (model Code) that offers practical advice to employers on managing the risks associated with biological hazards in the workplace. According t ...
