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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 ...
New guide aims to lower rates of worker fatalities and injuries on South Australian roads(Post)South Australia has published a new guide on workplace road safety for employers, with the objective of decreasing the incidence of fatalities and injuries among workers on the State's roads.Given th ...
Week 4 of National Safe Work Month focuses on working together to prevent occupational injuries(Post)During the 4th week of National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia explores how people can work together to promote health and safety in the workplace.Safe Work Australia says it is unfortunate tha ...
Victoria water tank manufacturer charged after fatal unloading incident (Post)Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks ...
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 ...
It's Week 1 of National Safe Work Month!(Post)October is National Safe Work Month and the perfect time to take stock of your worker’s mental health. It’s also an excellent opportunity to make sure everyone in your workplace knows how ...
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 ...
