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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 ...
Electrical Safety Week(Post)Electrical safety is extremely important in the workplace. Every year, electrical accidents claim the lives of workers across the country. Electrical Safety Week is an annual event that highlights th ...
Additional mental health resources for workers in Victoria(Post)The Victorian Government has launched a new program that provides workers with access to counseling services designed to improve their health and well-being and to mitigate the risk of workplace men ...
NZ worker's six-meter plunge triggers industry alert(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is advising workplaces to recognise the dangers involved when employees are working at elevated positions, in light of the sentencing of a Wellington firm whose worker was sever ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Queensland primary students invited to participate in the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar contest(Post)The Queensland Government is urging primary school students to express their creativity and assist in promoting the farm safety message by participating in the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition.
