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WorkSafe Tasmania cautions about dangers of fryrock(Post)
WorkSafe Tasmania has recently released a safety alert to caution shotfirers and individuals handling explosives about the dangers of flyrock.Flyrock is produced when chunks of rock are propelled awa ...
ACT releases new Asbestos Advice Notice(Post)The ACT Government has announced the release of a new Asbestos Advice Notice.The updated Notice took effect on 1 July 2023.The notice provides details on where you can find asbestos at home and appli ...
Master Code of Practice open for feedback - NHVR (Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is undertaking a review of the Master Code of Practice to improve heavy vehicle safety.The Master Code is a heavy vehicle code of practice registered in 20 ...
Queensland businesses warned against operating without workers' compensation insurance(Post)WorkCover Queensland reminds businesses that it is an offence to operate without workers' compensation insurance.During the month of October, WorkCover Queensland conducted site visits at more than 2 ...
Managing Employee Conduct at Christmas Functions(Post)With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses will be hosting their annual Christmas functions. While these functions are a great opportunity for employees to let their hair down and celebra ...
WorkSafe encourages Victorians to explore engineered stone options(Post)Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator says the State will maintain its commitment to prioritising worker safety when a nationwide ban on using engineered stone is implemented.According to ...
Joint safety blitz targets falls and workplace psychosocial hazards(Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have joined forces to support the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga in their efforts to minimise workplace hazards.As part of the Cross Border program, wo ...
WA backs ban on engineered stone(Post)The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis.A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use.W ...
NSW safety blitz targets food delivery riders and platforms (Post)NSW Police and SafeWork inspectors will be in Sydney this week to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are following new safety rules. SafeWork NSW Acting Executive Director for Compliance and D ...
NSW workplaces told to think about safety this festive season (Post)SafeWork NSW reminds workplaces across the State to prioritise safety during the holiday season.Head of SafeWork John Tansey said the busy pre-Christmas period is the most dangerous for workers in th ...
NSW Resources Regulator's quarterly safety report released(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator's latest quarterly safety report indicates that 159 incident notifications were received between July to September 2022. The report shows no mine-related fatality occurred ...
