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WorkSafe seeks feedback on ‘organisational change’ for implementing new strategy(Post)
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced it will commence consultation with employees regarding its proposed organisational changes next week.The proposal for change seeks to implement WorkSafe's new strat ...
WorkSafe inspections highlight dangers associated with waste transportation(Post)WorkSafe Victoria is implementing a comprehensive inspection initiative across the state to reduce fatalities and injuries within the waste and recycling transportation sector.The workplace safety ag ...
New CQUniversity study focuses on addressing farm fatigue(Post)Researchers at CQUniversity are extending an invitation to farmers to engage in discussions regarding farm fatigue management. This initiative marks a pioneering effort in Australia aimed at enhancin ...
South Australia criminalises industrial manslaughter(Post)The South Australian parliament has recently passed laws to criminalise industrial manslaughter.Under the new laws, an individual can face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and $18 million fine f ...
New psychological health regulations set to take effect in South Australia(Post)New WHS regulations to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month.The new regulations under the Work Health and Safety ...
NT WorkSafe issues heatwave warning after two workers suffer heat illnesses(Post)Northern Territory workplace safety regulator is urging employers to protect outdoor workers from heat stress after two workers suffered heat-related illnesses last month.NT WorkSafe said a young wor ...
Nine Victorian workers died from crush injuries in 2022, WorkSafe data reveals(Post)WorkSafe has warned employers about the dangers of crush injuries after eight Victorian workers were killed in crush incidents in 2022.Worksafe data shows the safety watchdog accepted more than 400 w ...
Time running out for Vic businesses to nominate for 2022 WorkSafe Awards(Post)Victorian businesses have less than a week to submit entries for this year’s WorkSafe Awards.The awards honour Victorian businesses for their commitment to improving workplace health and safety. The ...
Poultry farm faces charges after fatal incident involving conveyor belt in Lethbridge(Post)A poultry farm operator in Lethbridge has been charged by Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog after a worker suffered a fatal injury due to being crushed by a conveyor belt in March 2023. The ...
South Australia engineering firm fined $75,000 after trench collapse causes leg injury(Post)A construction and civil engineering firm in South Australia has received a $75,000 fine following an incident in which a worker sustained a crushed leg due to a trench collapse at a building site in ...
Stricter regulations regarding crystalline silica substances now in force(Post)Amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations have been published by Safe Work Australia, designed to bolster protections for employees at risk of silica dust exposure across ...
