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Theme for this year's National Safe Work Month unveiled(Post)
Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for this year's National Safe Work Month. October is designated as National Safe Work Month – a time to dedicate efforts to establishing safe and he ...
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 ...
Melbourne indoor play centre faces charges following serious fall that injured child(Post)WorkSafe has filed charges against a Melbourne indoor play centre after an eight-year-old child experienced a fractured spine from a fall of about seven metres from a rope ladder.WorkSafe accuses the ...
Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest(Post)Locomotive driver injured during sugar cane harvest. An employee has been injured in a shunting incident. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon near Camila in Queensland. It is believed th ...
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant(Post)Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to pro ...
Comcare urges all workplaces to participate in National Safe Work Month(Post)Comcare is urging all workplaces to engage in National Safe Work Month by utilising available resources, initiating important discussions, and prioritising safety daily throughout October and afterw ...
Are you affected by the changes to WHS regulations?(Post)New WHS laws for WA and Victoria.Recent changes have occurred to Health and Safety legislation in Victoria and Western Australia, with new responsibilities for employers and employees.For our subscri ...
SafeWork SA advises South Australians to recognise risks associated with roll-away vehicles(Post)SafeWork SA is advising South Australians to be conscious of the threats posed by roll-away vehicles as part of its extensive new workplace safety initiative; ‘Safety at work is a serious job.
Wednesday 17th March 2021(Post)Local manufacturers to see a boost from the new $1.5 billion Government investment. The Australian Government has recently invested $1.5 billion into its Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS). The ...
Safe Work Australia seeking public comments on earthmoving machinery(Post)The federal workplace health and safety regulator is seeking input on how to enhance the safety of earthmoving equipment used for lifting tasks. “We are seeking your views on the potential ref ...
WorkSafe begins legal action for two mining deaths(Post)WorkSafe WA has started legal proceedings for the first three cases related to the deaths of two workers at mining companies, following the implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 in Ma ...
