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Nine Victorian workers died from crush injuries in 2022, WorkSafe data reveals(Post)
WorkSafe has warned employers about the dangers of crush injuries after eight Victorian workers were killed in crush incidents in 2022.Worksafe data shows the safety watchdog accepted more than 400 w ...
Queensland WorkCover premiums among lowest in the country(Post)The Queensland Government has increased the average premium rate for workers’ compensation insurance. For the financial year 2022–23, Queensland businesses will pay $1.23 per $100 of wages paid. The ...
Safe Work Australia releases new WHS profile for nursing, care, and support workforce(Post)Safe Work Australia has introduced a new Work Health and Safety profile for the nursing, care, and support workforce, based on the National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics and ABS Census d ...
Monbulk nursery sentenced after worker’s fatal fall from roof(Post)A Monbulk-based nursery and horticulture supplier has been imposed a fine of $65,000 after a worker experienced a fatal head injury due to a fall through a shed roof onto a concrete surface. The Mel ...
COMCARE’S 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review Report Published(Post)COMCARE has published the 2023 Work Health and Safety Year in Review report, showcasing its compliance and enforcement activities throughout the Commonwealth jurisdiction.“The review provides an over ...
Construction falls and asbestos the focus of cross-border blitz(Post)SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will conduct joint inspections on construction sites in Echuca and Moama to help employers comply with occupational health and safety regulations.Inspectors will fo ...
Angle grinder injuries prompt NT WorkSafe safety warning(Post)The Northern Territory workplace safety regulator reminds all workers to keep safety top of mind when using angle grinders after four workers sustained injuries in incidents involving these power too ...
Heavy vehicle regulator launches nationwide initiative to address fatigue among truckies(Post)The national heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR) is commencing a nationwide campaign to combat fatigue, after almost 5,000 fatigue-related violations were recorded in the last year. The initiative titled ...
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 ...
Demolition company sentenced following employee's plunge through skylight at Melbourne worksite site(Post)A demolition business has been sentenced and ordered to pay a total of $40,000 in fines after an employee fell through a skylight and sustained a spinal fracture at a Melbourne residential site. An ...
SafeWork SA releases 2023-2024 Activity report(Post)SafeWork SA has published its Activity Report for the year 2023-2024.Key highlights of the Report include the implementation of new regulations to strengthen the protection of South Australian worker ...
