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WorkSafe releases updated asbestos-related guidance(Post)
WorkSafe New Zealand has released guidance aimed at facilitating the safe management and handling of asbestos.The workplace safety watchdog says asbestos continues to be the leading cause of wor ...
Regulator releases primary compliance priorities for first half of 2026(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has published its primary compliance priorities and assessment initiatives for the next half year. The regulator said these priorities focus on ensuring continuous safety ...
NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priority report on psychosocial awareness(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has issued its compliance priority report addressing psychosocial awareness.This report reviews the specific assessments performed by the Regulator at small mines in the i ...
WorkSafe WA issues reminder on mobile plant safety following two fatal incidents(Post)Following two tragic incidents in WA workplaces last week, WorkSafe is reminding employers to carefully assess their safety procedures regarding mobile plant.WorkSafe says it is probing both incident ...
Safe Work Australia’s new SWMS guide aims to debunk certain misconceptions surrounding SWMS(Post)Safe Work Australia has released a new SWMS guide which explains the importance of a SWMS; when it is necessary and how to use it. The guide has videos and ‘interactive elements that can be used for ...
Vic power station to face trial over fire incident(Post)A Victorian power station has been charged by the state’s safety regulator following a fire at a fuel distribution house two years ago.WorkSafe has charged the company with five breaches of the OHS A ...
Charges laid after worker struck by heavy steel beams(Post)A transport company faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act following an incident in which a truck driver suffered serious injuries after several steel beams fell on him.WorkSafe said a lo ...
Safety blitz targets farming businesses in Coffs Harbour(Post)Farming businesses in Coffs Harbour were visited by SafeWork NSW inspectors last week to ensure their employees are working in a safe environment.During the two-day blitz, SafeWork inspectors focused ...
Landlord fined for workplace safety failures in Queensland crane incident (Post)A Queensland court has recently fined a landlord for safety failings after a worker was injured when debris from a crane fell on him.According to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, the worker wa ...
SafeWork SA assisting businesses in addressing psychosocial hazards(Post)SafeWork SA, in conjunction with ReturnToWorkSA, has launched a free training initiative to support South Australian businesses in recognising and addressing psychosocial threats to employee well-be ...
SafeWork SA cautions employers following heatwave alert(Post)SafeWork SA has recently urged employers to activate their hot weather policy or implement necessary precautions to protect workers from heat-related risks.Temperatures were expected to reach 37 degr ...
