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Workplace death results in $425k fine for Western Australian construction company(Post)
A Western Australian construction company was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations following the death of a worker near Darwin more than five years ago.The fatal incident happened in No ...
Joint border inspection program targets fall risks(Post)WorkSafe ACT inspectors have joined forces with their NSW counterparts to conduct operations across the border to ensure workplaces are following health and safety rules.Acting WHS Regional SafeWork ...
Workers treated after exposure to potentially acidic dust at WA lithium plant(Post)Six workers were reportedly exposed to potentially acidic dust at a Western Australian lithium plant, according to ABC News.Reports indicate the incident happened last Thursday when dust from an inco ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes investigation information release on November 2020 crush incident(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release on an incident on 30 November 2020 in which a worker sustained injuries when he was trapped in a crush point underneath ...
Safe Work Australia releases new work-related injuries and fatalities data(Post)New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to ...
NSW Government plans to implement industrial manslaughter laws(Post)The NSW Government has announced plans to present a bill in parliament that aims to establish the crime of industrial manslaughter. The offence will carry severe consequences, with individuals facing ...
Winners announced for 2021 Worksafe Victoria awards(Post)The winners of the 2021 WorkSafe Victoria awards have been announced. The winners include businesses, workers and health and safety representatives who have gone the extra mile to ensure Vict ...
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career(Post)Did You Know? August is Tradies National Health Month. Every August, Tradies National Health Month is observed across Australia as a dedicated national health campaign to spotlight the unique health ...
Thursday 13th May 2021(Post)WA building company fined over workers death. A building company has been fined in the Bunbury Magistrates Court, over the death of a contract worker in 2017 in the southwest town of Yarloop.Of ...
Vic firms face penalties for neglecting fall hazards(Post)Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog has announced that it has initiated legal action against 34 businesses for noncompliance with height safety regulations in the first six months of 2025, as ...
NSW focused on advancing mental health and well-being for people working in the construction industry(Post)The NSW Government is launching an initiative throughout construction sites in the state to bolster psychological health and safety in the work environment.The 'Healthy Minds, Safer Sites' campa ...