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SafeWork SA advises DIY home renovators to prioritise asbestos safety this Easter(Post)
SafeWork SA is cautioning homeowners planning to undertake DIY renovations during the upcoming Easter long weekend to remain vigilant about the serious risks of asbestos, which continues to be found ...
WA mining company receives fine after employee sustains severe injuries on the job(Post)An underground mining services company has been fined by the Perth Magistrates Court following an incident in which a drill operator suffered spinal and leg injuries while operating heavy machi ...
SafeWork safety campaign focuses on construction sites on the Central Coast(Post)The NSW Government is launching a safety initiative on the Central Coast by inspecting construction sites to ensure worker safety. The primary concern SafeWork inspectors will address is falls ...
New Zealand companies fined following death of forestry worker(Post)Two companies have been ordered to collectively pay fines and reparations amounting to $335,680 following the death of a 39-year-old forestry subcontractor who died while manually cutting down trees ...
Wine Industry Code of Practice seeks to enhance safety within the wine and grape transportation sector(Post)A new code of practice for the wine industry has recently been registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), with the objective of facilitating the safe and compliant movement of grapes ...
NHVR reminds truckies to be extra vigilant throughout Rail Safety Week(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding all heavy vehicle drivers to be cautious around rail lines during Rail Safety Week (5-11 August).Rail Safety Week is an annual event in Austra ...
New laws to boost food delivery rider safety in NSW (Post)New laws that took effect on 1 July 2022 require food delivery platforms to supply their delivery riders with high-visibility personal protective equipment.Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos sai ...
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on options for managing occupational exposure to silica dust(Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on proposed policy options for managing occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Michelle Baxter said ...
Safety blitz for SA transport businesses(Post)SafeWork SA has commenced a campaign focused on transport businesses known for their history of significant work injury claims. The worksite inspections will reveal any non-compliance issues and hel ...
Safe Work Australia publishes online model Code of Practice for healthcare and social assistance sector(Post)Safe Work Australia has introduced an online format of the model Code of Practice pertaining to the healthcare and social assistance industry, which simplifies access to and application of this vita ...
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 ...
