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Queensland Quad Bike Death and A $300,000 Fine Issued After A Fatality At A Cheese Factory(Post)
Man dies after quad bike crash in central QueenslandA man has been killed in a quad bike crash in central Queensland.The incident happened at a private property near Yeppoon on Wednesday night.Emerge ...
Victoria launches new forklift safety campaign(Post)WorkSafe has published updated guidance and launched a comprehensive inspection campaign across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with forklifts.T ...
Comments sought on proposed workplace exposure standard for diesel particulate matter(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on a proposed workplace exposure standard for diesel particulate matter.Exposure to diesel fumes increases the risk of lung cancer.Safe Work Australia s ...
Victorian builder to front court over worker’s crush injuries(Post)WorkSafe has pressed charges against a building company after a worker was crushed by a housing frame at a Melbourne construction site in February 2022.The safety watchdog accuses the company of fail ...
Safe Work Australia publishes new guide on how to develop asbestos registers(Post)Safe Work Australia has recently released new guidance material to help employers prepare asbestos registers in the workplace.Safe Work Australia describes an asbestos register as a ‘workplace safety ...
WorkCover WA releases 2022 – 2025 Strategic Plan(Post)WorkCover WA has announced the release of the WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025: Building on Strength.The four-year plan focuses on three priorities including, Strategic Scheme Management, Mode ...
Victorian taxi company charged for OHS violations leading to passenger deaths(Post)A Victorian taxi company faces charges after two passengers died when their wheelchairs tipped backwards.WorkSafe has charged the company with four counts under the OHS Act over its failure to ensure ...
Comments sought on ways to improve WHS incident notification framework(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on ways to improve the incident notification framework.The framework notifies WHS regulators of serious occupational incidents and ‘helps to support com ...
Tuesday 23rd March 2021(Post)Australia's longest gas pipeline life expectancy reduced. Australia's longest gas pipeline has had its expected lifespan slashed due to renewable energy that could make the business unviable dec ...
NSW Resources Regulator releases new fact sheet on workplace bullying and harassment(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has developed a fact sheet about bullying and harassment in the workplace.Workplace bullying is repeated, unwelcome behaviour directed towards an employee. Workplace bully ...
WorkSafe NZ publishes annual report on electrical and gas incidents in 2023(Post)WorkSafe NZ has released the 2023 electrical and gas incidents annual report.The safety regulatory authority indicates that the report examines trends and identifies risks associated with electrical ...
