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SA Potato producer faces $180,000 fine following forklift-related incident(Post)
The South Australian Employment Tribunal has fined a potato producer after a worker suffered significant injuries from a forklift that was reversing. Recently, the company was instructed to pay a fi ...
Border blitz prioritises mental health and falls prevention(Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are set to undertake a collaborative operation from November 18 to 22, aimed at assisting the construction sector in Mildura in identifying and mitigating workplace ...
Victorian farmers advised to remain vigilant of the dangers of fatigue during high-risk periods(Post)Victorian farmer Jack Armstrong is urging farm workers to engage in crucial discussions about health, safety, and fatigue management during this potentially high-risk period in agriculture.WorkSafe s ...
New guidance on respiratory protective equipment released(Post)SafeWork SA has released new guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE).SafeWork says recent compliance audits relating to crystalline silica and licensed asbestos removal highlighted the nee ...
SafeWork urges businesses to prioritise workplace safety this summer(Post)As temperatures soar into the thirties statewide, SafeWork NSW is encouraging workplaces to begin preparing for their safety during this summer's heat.SafeWork emphasises the essential duty of e ...
WorkSafe probes high-risk training that lacked validity in Northern Territory(Post)NT WorkSafe has issued a caution to both businesses and employees to verify the credentials of assessors prior to making payments for high-risk work licence training.The warning follows the discovery ...
WorkSafe ACT inspectors visit construction sites, issue 83 improvement notices(Post)WorkSafe ACT inspectors have visited 47 residential construction sites in Taylor following the death of a worker on 8 December.Six teams of inspectors worked across the suburb focusing on unsafe prac ...
Alert issued as high temperatures pose danger for Queensland resource employees(Post)The independent regulator for safety and health in Queensland's mining, quarrying, petroleum, gas, and explosives sectors warns that resource workers face a heightened risk of heat stress as tempera ...
Tasmanians encouraged to prioritise workplace safety during WorkSafe Month(Post)Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Michael Ferguson has said that WorkSafe Month serves as a crucial opportunity for Tasmanians to assess their commitment to health, safety, and overall ...
SA livestock feed company to pay $390k for fatal workplace incident(Post)The South Australian Employment Tribunal has fined a livestock feed company $390,000 after a gate fatally crushed a worker within a pellet press in October 2020. The worker was attempting to cl ...
Northland school ordered to pay more than $500K following death of student(Post)New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator has identified numerous shortcomings that led to the death of a teenager during a school caving expedition in Northland in 2023.This follows the tragic incide ...