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SafeWork inspection program looks at machine safety in the manufacturing industry(Post)
SafeWork NSW is conducting an inspection program in the manufacturing industry in the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure the safety of machinery operators. SafeWork Executive Director Compliance and ...
Fatigue breaches prompt two improvement notices for heavy vehicle operators(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently issued improvement notices to two companies for breaching fatigue regulations.An investigation conducted by the heavy vehicle regulator identi ...
WorkSafe spearheads efforts to enhance safety in horticulture(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has published a report card that highlights the horticulture industry’s potential for improvement in handling hazardous substances and ensuring machinery safety, with a sp ...
NSW construction company fined following worker's electric shock incident(Post)The Industrial Court of NSW has imposed a fine of $300,000 on a construction firm due to a prosecution brought forth by the state’s workplace health and safety regulator. According to SafeWork ...
WorkSafe offering free online workshops on manual handling(Post)Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog is aiding employers in improving safety standards and decreasing preventable injuries through the provision of free online workshops centered on hazardous ...
Workers compensation fraudster found guilty and instructed to give back $78,000(Post)A Victorian man was convicted for falsely obtaining $68,502 in workers compensation while still making money from his car detailing business, and was directed to refund the sum.WorkSafe said the 50-y ...
WA landscaping firm fined after worker falls through roof(Post)A landscaping firm based in Western Australia has been penalised with a fine of $175,000 and instructed to cover costs amounting to $6,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries in an incident. T ...
SafeWork issues safety warning after young boy falls from scaffolding on NSW construction site (Post)An incident where a 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries at a construction site has prompted a reminder from SafeWork NSW about the dangers of taking kids to worksites.The young boy sustained se ...
NSW businesses encouraged to host a ‘SafeTea’ event this National Safe Work Month(Post)NSW businesses are being urged to host a SafeTea event during National Safe Work Month. October is National Safe Work Month – a time for all Australians to focus on workplace health and safety. The t ...
Heavy vehicle regulator launches new code of practice for Tasmanian agricultural and horticultural industries(Post)National heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR) has recently registered a new industry code of practice for the Tasmanian agricultural and horticultural industries. The Tasmanian Agricultural and Hortic ...
NHVR calls upon road users to be more vigilant on remote and regional roads during Rural Road Safety Month(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) urges all road users to be vigilant and exercise additional caution on remote and regional roads this September, in observance of Rural Road Safety Month.
