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Occupational safety and inclusion take center stage as NSW and Paralympians commemorate International Day of People with Disability(Post)
The NSW Government has reiterated its appeal to employers to prioritise workplace safety and to ensure the inclusion of individuals with disabilities or those recuperating from severe injuries, in re ...
Rise in electrical shock incidents prompts safety warning for SA residential construction workers (Post)SafeWork SA urges residential construction workers to ensure they keep a safe distance from overhead powerlines following a spike in electrical shock incidents. The safety watchdog says it has been n ...
Safety warning issued after two workers in the Territory burned in different refuelling incidents(Post)NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert to highlight the possible danger of fires and serious burn injuries that may occur while refuelling petrol-powered equipment. In the previous month, two employe ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
