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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 ...
WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers to prioritise silica safety in lead up to nationwide ban (Post)As the nationwide ban on engineered stone approaches, Victorian employers are being reminded by WorkSafe about the stringent measures that must be implemented to safeguard workers against the hazardo ...
ACT building firm pleads guilty to work safety breaches after worker’s fatal fall(Post)A building company has pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations following the death of a carpenter who fell over six metres at a Denman Prospect worksite in 2020. Acting WorkSafe ACT commissione ...
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 ...
WorkSafe issues safety alert after two workers suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in cool room(Post)NT WorkSafe is warning about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when using fuel-powered (petrol/LPG/Diesel) forklifts in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.The safety regulator issued the alert ...
Tasmanians urged to direct their focus towards workplace health and safety during WorkSafe Month(Post)The Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, Michael Ferguson has said WorkSafe month represents a vital opportunity for the people of Tasmania to stop and contemplate the essential aspects ...
New Zealand tour company pleads guilty to safety breaches after volcano eruption(Post)A tour company has pleaded guilty to two charges under several sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 following the Whakaari/White Island eruption. “The significance of these pleas can’t ...
Heavy vehicle regulator teams up with outback trucker to deliver road safety message(Post)A popular Western Australian truck driver has joined forces with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to promote heavy vehicle safety, as part of the regulator’s campaign dubbed ‘We All Need S ...
South Australian workplaces urged to prioritise safety during National Safe Work Month(Post)SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to begin preparing an event to promote awareness of crucial work health and safety concerns during National Safe Work Month.National Safe Work Month has been observed ...
NT WorkSafe warns about electrical safety due to potential component failure in older model metre boxes(Post)Northern Territory workplace safety regulator has released a safety alert for both electrical workers and residents, reminding them to be careful when dealing with metre boxes that have older style m ...
WorkSafe urges workplaces to make safety a top priority when operating scissor lifts(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on businesses that operate scissor lifts to reassess their safety protocols following a tragic incident in which a worker fell from a height and lost their life d ...
