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Heavy vehicle operators urged to check brakes before starting a journey(Post)
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds operators to check their brakes before starting their journey.NHVR said recent vehicle checks in the Blue Mountains region revealed that 5.2 percen ...
NHVR discloses results of the most extensive health assessment conducted on Australia's heavy vehicle sector(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the results of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), conducted over a 12-week period throughout all Australian states and territori ...
Nearly $1 million in fines issued as SafeWork intensifies efforts to protect workers from falls(Post)SafeWork NSW's year-long inspection blitz on falls from heights has reached its halfway mark, with fines amounting to nearly $1 million already issued.The safety regulator launched the 'Working at He ...
Former Olympian Hayley Lewis named Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Mental Health Ambassador(Post)A former Olympic champion has been appointed Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s Mental Health Ambassador. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said the Olympic medalist has navigated throu ...
Trucking company fined after Northland fatal traffic crash(Post)A New Zealand trucking business has been fined $50,000 and ordered to pay reparations of $145,000 after a nine-year-old girl died in a traffic crash in Northland.The young girl died after the car she ...
Concrete placing equipment incidents prompt SafeWork warning(Post)A recent string of concrete placing equipment incidents has prompted SafeWork NSW to issue a reminder to concreters to conduct regular inspections and testing of equipment.Acting Head of SafeWork Joh ...
Information release published after two NSW mine workers sustained injuries during pipe installation work(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release after two mine workers suffered serious injuries while installing pipes at a mine site near Morisset last month.It happe ...
Friday 26th March 2021(Post)Lack of processes resulted in serious injuries. The Woolworths Group Limited was successfully prosecuted by SafeWork South Australia after a bakery trolley fell onto a worker, causing serious in ...
The Importance of Reporting Hazards in the Workplace: Health and Safety Guide(Post)Workplace health and safety is a critical concern for all Australian employers and employees. A key aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is to implement hazard reporting, which involves ...
15 Essential Safety Documents Every Workplace Needs(Post)There are many essential safety documents that every workplace should have in place. Using these documents helps to protect employees, prevent fatalities, and ensure a culture of safety in the wor ...
SafeWork to concentrate on adherence to safety regulations at Sydney Easter Show(Post)SafeWork NSW says it is actively working with the organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to secure the safety of an estimated 800,000 visitors. This initiative includes detailed inspections and ...
