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WorkSafe inspection programs aims to address security issues at construction sites(Post)
WorkSafe has launched a proactive inspection program to assess security concerns at construction sites in Western Australia.According to WorkSafe, the program will target various randomly-chosen site ...
Queensland to ban engineered stone from 1 July 2024(Post)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland reminds workers in the building, renovation, fabrication, and construction sectors to take note of the forthcoming nationwide prohibition on the use, distributi ...
WorkSafe lays charge after assault on youth justice worker (Post)The Department of Justice and Community Safety has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following an assault on a worker at a Melbourne Youth Justice centre in March 2023.A single charge has been brough ...
Australia to ban engineered stone next year(Post)Australia will become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone products to protect workers from respirable crystalline silica.The ban will take effect on 1 July 2024 after workplac ...
WorkSafe NZ boss quits (Post)WorkSafe New Zealand has announced that its Chief Executive Phil Parkes has stepped down.The announcement was made by WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Jennifer Kerr said on Thursday. “Phil has been a ...
Ergon Energy urges caution around powerlines(Post)Ergon Energy urges farm machinery operators to exercise caution around powerlines.The electricity distributor says there were 57 incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines in Queen ...
Did you miss World Hearing Day?(Post)Did you miss World Hearing Day?March 3rd was World Hearing Day, a day to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss at work. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 360 mil ...
Managing Employee Conduct at Christmas Functions(Post)With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses will be hosting their annual Christmas functions. While these functions are a great opportunity for employees to let their hair down and celebra ...
Are you an officer of your company?(Post)Are you an 'officer' in your company?Did you know that 'officers' of a company have specific duties under work health and safety (WHS) laws? If you are unsure, look at your role in the company to det ...
Annual high visibility initiative launched across NSW mining sites(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has recently launched its annual high visibility campaign focused on mine safety. The Resources Regulator says the two-week initiative will concentrate on enhancing safet ...
NHVR seeks public feedback on crane industry code of practice (Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) have published the Crane Industry Code of Practice draft for public review and feedback. NHVR says the C ...
