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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 ...
Resources Regulator issues caution regarding near-miss incidents(Post)The NSW Resources regulator has observed a significant increase in the frequency of incidents involving equipment overtaking or passing on the wrong side of the road within mining zones.Each near mis ...
Asbestos compliance initiative focuses on Queensland businesses(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has announced that starting 1 August 2025, inspectors will commence audits of businesses based in structures built prior to 1990 and those suspected of ...
WorkCover collaboration enables electricians to safeguard themselves from musculoskeletal strain(Post)In an effort to mitigate musculoskeletal strain among electricians, WorkCover Queensland has joined forces with Master Electricians Australia as part of its Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives.Accordin ...
First prosecutions under WA’s new WHS regulations(Post)WorkSafe has prosecuted three companies and an individual for workplace safety breaches, marking the first set of prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which became effective in Mar ...
WorkSafe lays charge after assault on youth justice worker (Post)The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following an assault on a worker at a Melbourne Youth Justice centre in March 2023.A single charge has been brough ...
Public input sought on crane licensing(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking public input on crane licensing to identify areas that need to be improved.The safety agency has released a discussion paper for a six-week consultation period until Th ...
SafeWork launches solar installation safety blitz(Post)SafeWork NSW has initiated a campaign to enforce compliance with regulations regarding the safe installation of rooftop solar equipment.According to the safety watchdog, safety inspectors want t ...
NHVR releases 2023 Action Plan to improve heavy vehicle safety(Post)The NHVR recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which outlines its safety goals for the year.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan aims to address existing safet ...
NSW Resources regulator releases quarterly safety report(Post)The NSW Resources regulator has published its safety report for the last quarter of 2022 to help the industry comply with OHS regulations.The report reveals that no fatal incidents occurred in the NS ...
WA Department of Health issues extreme heat warning(Post)The WA Department of Health has issued a heat weather warning, with temperatures expected to soar past 40 degrees in the Perth metropolitan area.The health department reminds Western Australians to b ...
