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WorkSafe NZ unveils new strategic plan(Post)
WorkSafe has recently released its new plan that aims to make a significant difference in reducing the most severe harm experienced in workplaces across New Zealand.WorkSafe says its role as New Zeal ...
Deadline looms for NSW mine operators to submit annual WHS reports(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their annual work health and safety reports for the 2021-22 financial year before the end of this month.Under clause 130 of the WHS (Mines ...
Vic employers urged to enhance their efforts in protecting apprentices(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has cautioned employers with apprentices that there are significant repercussions for not safeguarding their health and safety. In the last five years, WorkSafe has effectively pro ...
Safe Work Australia opens consultation on the draft model Code of Practice for Managing Fatigue Risks in the workplace(Post)Safe Work Australia is formulating a model Code of Practice designed to assist Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) in addressing and managing the risks associated with fatigue i ...
10 Integrated Management System (IMS) Documents(Post)Operating with separate teams and using different safety management systems for each respective area is a scenario observed far too often within organisations. This hindrance causes fragmentation and ...
Comcare Releases WHS Year in Review 2021 Report(Post)Workplace sexual harassment forum and $1.5 million enforceable undertaking among key highlights of the report.Federal WHS regulator Comcare has released the third Work Health and Safety Year in Revie ...
Comcare files charges against construction firm for worker fall injuries(Post)Comcare has charged a construction company for infringing upon federal work health and safety laws after a worker sustained severe injuries as a result of a fall. Following an investigation by the n ...
Heavy vehicle operators encouraged to apply for federal funding as submission deadline looms(Post)The deadline for submitting applications for Round 8 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching, and heavy vehicle operators are being ...
NT tradies reminded to 'think twice' about asbestos(Post)National Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 22-28 November 2022 and Northern Territory tradies are reminded to 'think twice' before commencing work in buildings constructed before 1990.NT WorkSafe iss ...
WorkSafe New Zealand warns contractors against using high-pressure water blasting on asbestos(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is warning contractors against using high-pressure water blasting to clean asbestos-containing roofing material.New Zealand's workplace health and safety regulator says painting ...
SA employers urged to take measures to prevent falls from trucks and trailers (Post)SafeWork SA reminds workers and employers to put in place safety measures to prevent falls from trucks and trailers. Truck drivers received the most serious fall injuries in 2021, according to SafeWo ...
