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NT WorkSafe reminds employers to protect workers from heat-related illnesses(Post)
NT WorkSafe calls on employers to take necessary measures to ensure that workers exposed to extreme heat can execute their tasks safely and without health risks, following the Bureau of Meteorol ...
South Australia criminalises industrial manslaughter(Post)The South Australian parliament has recently passed laws to criminalise industrial manslaughter.Under the new laws, an individual can face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and $18 million fine f ...
New psychological health regulations set to take effect in South Australia(Post)New WHS regulations to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month.The new regulations under the Work Health and Safety ...
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 ...
Applications for heavy vehicle safety grants totalling 4.2 million will soon be closing - NHVR(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing a reminder to stakeholders within the heavy vehicle sector that the application deadline for Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (H ...
Mining company receives fine for endangering employees with silica dust(Post)A Victorian mining company was recently found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $400,000 for failing to provide adequate protection for workers from crystalline silica dust.The company was convicte ...
New regulations for road worker safety take effect in Victoria(Post)The Victorian Government is implementing stronger protections for roadside workers, thereby supporting drivers in various scenarios, including responding to crashes, vehicle failures, or urgent life ...
WorkSafe urges employers to implement safety measures at worksites ahead of strong winds(Post)Employers in Victoria are advised to ensure the safety of their worksites and to reassess outdoor work activities, as the State is anticipated to experience strong winds in the next two days.Accordin ...
SA parents urged to prevent kids from using quad bikes(Post)Parents are being advised to prevent children from using quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles due to a worrying increase in injury cases at a South Australian Women’s and Children’s Hospital.From ...
Vic school fined for safety violations that led to ground worker’s death(Post)A private school in Victoria has been fined $140,000 for safety violations following the death of a groundworker four years ago.The worker died after being struck by a tree branch on the school groun ...
