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Mining contractor penalised after director falsified medical records for workers(Post)
A Queensland mining contractor has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 by the Brisbane Magistrates Court for not arranging health evaluations for two coal mine employees. A probe initiated by the ...
NSW government pledges $5.6m to tackle psychological hazards in the workplace(Post)The NSW Government has recently unveiled a strategy to assist employers in handling psychosocial risks and safeguarding their employees from psychological harm.SafeWork NSW's Psychological Healt ...
Safe Work Method Statement for Painting: Essential for Construction(Post)Potential hazards while painting includes everything from tall ladders to slippery floors. Most painting accidents occur when these hazards are not considered or managed correctly. Using an SWM ...
NHVR joins forces with young drivers to add a chilling element to the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has commenced the third phase of the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign, partnering with young drivers to deliver a vital message: exercise caution when navi ...
New report shows WA mining industry lost 23,695 days due to workplace injury in 2020-21(Post)A new report shows mine workers in Western Australia are being seriously injured at a rate of more than one a day.The 2020-21 Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) report reveal ...
NHVR accepts enforceable undertaking after workplace death(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from two former directors of an ex-mining company in central Queensland following the death of a worker at Mon ...
WorkSafe NZ faults disability care providers for not providing baths to the disabled(Post)WorkSafe New Zealand is warning disability care providers not to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and safety.Last year, anintellectual disabilities service provider was s ...
Thursday 1st April 2021(Post)NSW Government waiving licence fees. The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced they will be waving the fee to replace a range of licences and permits lost due to the recent floods.Asbes ...
New SafeWork initiative and $127.7m budget investment to enhance worker protection(Post)The NSW Government is rolling out a $2.9 million SafeWork NSW campaign named 'irreplaceable', focusing on the critical nature of maintaining safety at work and the repercussions of occupationa ...
Perth electrician found dead in roof space(Post)A Perth electrical worker has been found deceased in a home’s roof space, prompting safety regulators to launch an investigation. The 24-year-old man died while working at a property in Perth’s ...
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades(Post)Worker fatalities in Australia have exhibited a notable decrease over the years. The fatality rate per worker has nearly halved from 2.98 in 2004 to 1.43 in 2022. Despite these advancements in enhanc ...
