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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 ...
South Australian businesses warned about the dangers of working on energised machinery(Post)SafeWork SA is warning businesses about the dangers of working on energised machinery after a worker sustained serious injuries last month.SafeWork SA said the worker was cleaning a product tank on A ...
Melbourne bakery faces manslaughter charges after worker’s fatal fall (Post)A Melbourne bakery has been charged with workplace manslaughter charges after a labourer fell 4m to their death.The 53-year-old worker fell onto a concrete floor while working at a Melbourne warehous ...
Drivers urged to slow down at Paramatta Creek road worksite (Post)Tasmanian police are urging motorists to slow down at roadworks after police recently issued infringements at Paramatta Creek.Inspector Nick Clark said some motorists ignore temporary traffic lights, ...
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 ...
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 ...
