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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 ...
Promoting mental well-being for workers in Victoria(Post)The Deputy Premier of Victoria and Minister for WorkSafe, Ben Carroll, has officially declared that applications are now being accepted for WorkSafe's WorkWell Mental Health Industry Trials, which p ...
NHVR seeking feedback on draft ‘Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice’(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new draft Code of Practice aimed at enhancing safety measures in the transportation of logs from forests to mills or ports. The newly intro ...
WA’s most dangerous occupational hazards uncovered(Post)Recent WorkSafe data indicates that workers in Western Australia are significantly less likely to suffer a fatal work injury in 2024 compared to 34 years ago.Considering the rise in the WA workforce, ...
WorkSafe charges Northland school after student’s death(Post)New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a Northland school due to health and safety lapses linked to a student's death last year. The 15-year-old boy passed away ...
