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Safe Work Australia launches beta data website(Post)
Safe Work Australia has developed a beta data website.The website will display data on occupational deaths, injuries and diseases.Safe Work Australia said the new website aims to deliver “national wo ...
New Zealand roofing company fined after teenage worker falls through skylight(Post)A New Zealand roofing company was recently ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 and reparations of $40,000 after a 14-year-old boy fell through a roof skylight, suffering multiple fractures.The company w ...
Sydney transport company fined over work injury(Post)A Sydney transport company has been fined $210,000 after a truck driver was seriously injured in a workplace incident in September 2019.The company was fined in the District Court of New South Wales ...
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 ...
Tasmanian company charged over jumping castle deaths(Post)Charges have been laid against a Tasmanian company almost two years after six children were killed in a jumping castle incident at a primary school in Devonport.Six children were killed while three o ...
Quad bike fatality on WA farm prompts WorkSafe investigation (Post)Western Australia’s safety regulator has launched an investigation following the death of a quad bike rider on a farm in the Wheatbelt region last week.The 22 year-old woman was fatally injured ...
WorkSafe reminds employers to manage risks associated with structural steel collapse (Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of managing the risks associated with structural steel collapse during construction.According to the alert, “a long span steel ...
WorkSafe reminds ACT businesses to train workers about crystalline silica (Post)WorkSafe ACT reminds all businesses to ensure all workers are trained about crystalline silica before 1 July 2023.The safety authority says it will take action against businesses that will not comply ...
SafeWork SA launches campaign against sexual harassment in the mining industry (Post)SafeWork SA has recently launched a campaign aimed at stopping sexual harassment in the mining industry.The campaign was launched following numerous reports into sexual harassment, discrimination and ...
WorkSafe encourages Tasmanians to get involved in WorkSafe Month (Post)WorkSafe urges workers and employers to register for the 2022 WorkSafe Tasmania Month events.WorkSafe Month runs throughout October and is a time for Tasmanians to focus on improving workplace health ...
