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NSW Resources Regulator closes comment period for Vehicle Interaction Controls Discussion Paper(Post)
The six-week feedback period for the NSW Resources Regulator’s Vehicle Interaction Controls Discussion Paper has now ended.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “Your valuable feedback will help the Regu ...
WorkSafe probes worker death at Perth transport business(Post)A man has been killed in a workplace incident at a transport business in Perth.WorkSafe WA said the man in his 50s died on Tuesday afternoon in Bibra Lake. The safety regulator said investigators vis ...
Lithium plant receives improvement notice after WorkSafe investigation(Post)WorkSafe WA has issued an improvement notice to a lithium plant in Kemerton after workers were reportedly exposed to toxic gases.The safety regulator has instructed the company to install safety barr ...
Safe Work Australia publishes new guide aimed at addressing the risks linked to the installation of rooftop solar systems(Post)Safe Work Australia has introduced a new guide to assist in managing the health and safety risks related to rooftop solar installation tasks, covering aspects from retail and planning through to inst ...
Safe Work Australia releases new labour hire case study(Post)Safe Work Australia has recently released a new labour hire case study.The case study effectively showcases the four model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act principles pertaining to WHS duties and the ...
NSW company slapped with record fine over wood chipper death(Post)A tree removal company has been fined a record $2.025 million dollars after a worker died in a wood chipper incident in 2019.The 40-year-old man suffered fatal injuries while working for the company ...
WorkSafe stats shows 23 New Zealand workers killed on the job this year (Post)Latest WorkSafe statistics show 23 New Zealand workers have died on the job since the beginning of this year.Agriculture and construction have recorded the highest number of occupational deaths, with ...
Safe Work Australia seeks public input on the ‘requirements for competent persons for asbestos related tasks’ (Post)Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the meaning of ‘competent persons for asbestos-related tasks.’The safety agency invites all stakeholders including asbestos consultants, asbestos removalist ...
SafeWork SA files charges against disability service provider(Post)A disability service provider has been charged by SafeWork SA after a worker was sexually assaulted by a client. SafeWork SA accuses the organisation of failing in their health and safety duty to pro ...
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace(Post)Workplace fatigue is an often overlooked but severe issue that can significantly impact worker safety and productivity. According to a study conducted by Monash University, fatigue-related diminished ...
Safe Work Australia releases new information on WHS prosecutions(Post)Safe Work Australia has revised the WHS prosecutions dashboard on its website to incorporate the most recent publicly accessible data from the year 2023.The safety agency states that the prosecutions ...
