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SA farmers urged to prioritise safety around powerlines(Post)
South Australia’s electricity provider SA Power Networks reminds farmers to take extra care when working near powerlines after two incidents involving farm machinery coming into contact with pow ...
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 ...
Auckland company fined for burn injuries suffered by forklift operator(Post)A gas explosion that caused burns to a forklift driver highlights an important lesson for workplaces, according to WorkSafe New Zealand, following a recent court verdict on the matter. WorkSafe said ...
Vic farmers advised to prioritise safety during the harvesting season(Post)WorkSafe is emphasising the importance of safety for Victorian primary producers as they enter the harvest season. The safety regulator observes that the harvest season frequently places greater dem ...
Victorian employers faced $13.3 million in penalties for safety violations in 2024(Post)Last year, Victorian employers encountered significant legal and financial repercussions for compromising worker safety, as WorkSafe achieved 119 successful prosecutions for health and safety violat ...
NSW launches campaign to protect outdoor workers from skin cancer(Post)The Cancer Institute of NSW has recently launched a new campaign warning workers about the dangers of skin cancer.People who work outdoors have up to three times more sun exposure than indoor workers ...
ACT issues safety reminder after child falls from height (Post)ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner Jacqueline Agius reminds operators of children's play centres to make safety a priority following an incident in which a child suffered minor injuries after fa ...
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 ...
