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Tasmania reforms quad bike laws to reduce risks(Post)
The Tasmanian Government has amended the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 to improve quad bike safety. The regulations have been amended to impose a duty on a person conducting a business or u ...
WorkSafe VIC releases prosecution data for 2022 (Post)WorkSafe Victoria reminds employers to prioritise safety in the workplace after 123 companies and directors were fined for violating workplace safety laws in 2022.According to figures released by the ...
WorkSafe opens nominations for this year's WHS awards(Post)WorkSafe WA is accepting nominations for this year's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, recognising businesses that promote health and safety practices.There are five award categories: Work he ...
NSW mine operators urged to submit annual WHS reports(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 20 ...
What are codes of practice?(Post)Codes of practice are sets of guidelines that help you to meet your legal obligations under your applicable Work Health and Safety Act. In Australia, there are codes of practice for a wide range of i ...
Tuesday 30th March 2021(Post)E-cigarette battery explodes inside worker's pocket. In January 2021, a WA mine worker received severe thermal and chemical burns when his electronic cigarette battery spontaneously ignited in ...
National Safe Work Month kicks off(Post)October 1 officially kicked off National Safe Work Month and Safe Work Australia reminds workplaces to ‘know safety, work safely’ and make workplace safety a priority.Safe Work Australia said Nationa ...
Unsafe Work Practices: Avoid These 10 Practices & Create a Safer Workplace(Post)Employers and workers need to understand the serious health risks associated with unsafe work practices. The 2023 Key Work Health and Safety Statistics from Australia report that the leading cau ...
Prevent Falling from Heights: A Guide to Keep Your Workers Safe(Post)Even though it's a common safety hazard, many people still don't know how to protect themselves against falling adequately. By taking steps to prevent falls from heights, businesses can help ensur ...
Construction company fined over carpenter’s fatal fall(Post)A Canberra construction company has been fined $450,000 after a carpenter fell to his death at a Denman Prospect worksite in 2020.The company was fined by the Industrial Court Magistrate after pleadi ...
Friday 30th April 2021(Post)Elevating work platform safety standards raised. New industry standards for elevating work platforms (EWP) have been set by WorkSafe, providing practical safety advice to employers and oper ...
