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WA businesses urged to implement cyclone preparedness measures(Post)
Businesses in the North-West coast regions have been advised to review and implement their cyclone contingency plans due to the imminent threat posed by Ex-TC Lincoln.The Bureau of Meteorology has pre
Feedback invited on strategies to improve Safe Work Australia's data website(Post)Safe Work Australia is looking for public input on ways to enhance their WHS and workers' compensation data website. “Let us know what you think about the content we provide on the website by taking p
Border blitz prioritises mental well-being and falls prevention(Post)A recent safety blitz conducted by WorkSafe and SafeWork along the NSW/Victoria border has revealed potential fall hazards and emphasised the importance of addressing mental health risks in constructi
Numerous worksites at risk from Tropical Cyclone Alfred(Post)Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) urges quarries in Southeast Queensland to take precautions in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The resources regulator is responsible for the ove
Fraudulent activities of VIC compensation scammer brought to a halt(Post)A man from Clayton South has been directed to repay in excess of $125,000 and to undertake 240 hours of community service after being discovered operating as a rideshare driver while simultaneously r
WorkSafe New Zealand issues safety alert after hot work incident(Post)A safety alert issued by WorkSafe New Zealand reminds people of the serious health and safety risks involved when carrying out hot work.WorkSafe issued the alert following a recent incident.WorkSafe s
WorkSafe WA announces dates and locations for agriculture industry inquiry(Post)WorkSafe WA has released the dates and locations for public consultation meetings on the agriculture industry Inquiry, with the first meeting scheduled for 11 October in Albany. The Inquiry was announ
Workplace death results in $425k fine for Western Australian construction company(Post)A Western Australian construction company was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations following the death of a worker near Darwin more than five years ago.The fatal incident happened in Nov
Comments sought on new electricity code of practice for WA workplaces(Post)The Work Health and Safety Commission has opened public consultation on a new code of practice for managing electrical risks in Western Australian workplaces.The code is designed to help employers and
New guide aims to lower rates of worker fatalities and injuries on South Australian roads(Post)South Australia has published a new guide on workplace road safety for employers, with the objective of decreasing the incidence of fatalities and injuries among workers on the State's roads.Given tha
SafeWork SA issues hot work safety alert after farmworker sustains burn injuries while cutting steel drum near Cowell(Post)SafeWork SA has launched an investigation after a worker suffered serious burns injuries while cutting a steel drum with oxy-acetylene equipment at a farm northwest of Adelaide.According to SafeWork S