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Warning for SA construction sector as Christmas rush approaches(Post)
SafeWork SA is calling on builders and contractors to place a higher emphasis on safety rather than succumbing to the pressures of heavy workloads as they strive to finalise projects before the Chris ...
VIC company fined $40,000 for worker injury caused by insufficient fall protection(Post)A Victorian steel fabrication and installation business has been found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $40,000 for endangering workers on a Geelong construction site, despite a worker suffering s ...
Vic Govt funding safeguards employees against workplace diseases and illnesses(Post)The Victorian Government is allocating funds to innovative programs that strive to better shield Victorian workers from work-related diseases and illnesses. Ben Carroll, Deputy Premier and Minister ...
icare offering research grants to enhance health outcomes for the workforce(Post)The NSW Dust Diseases Board invites researchers and institutions to submit applications for funding to assist individuals affected by dust diseases and their families. icare asserts that these grant ...
Tasmania honours road workers killed on the job(Post)The Tasmanian Government has expressed its steadfast commitment to safeguarding the safety and health of road workers across the state.Transport Minister Eric Abetz said Tasmania honours the memory o ...
Sydney manufacturers targeted in SafeWork inspection blitz (Post)SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting businesses across metropolitan Sydney to make sure manufacturers are managing risks associated with moving plant and machinery.SafeWork statistics show nearly 10 ...
SafeWork SA plan to reduce occupational lead exposure(Post)A proactive compliance campaign focusing on lead risk work was launched early this week in South Australia.SafeWork SA said inspectors will visit businesses in metropolitan and regional areas on 4 Ju ...
Creating an Inclusive WHS Plan for Employees with Disabilities(Post)Workplace inclusivity is a concept that is gaining increasing importance today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations, aim to ...
NSW boosts number of psychosocial inspectors to enhance mental health(Post)The NSW Government says it is enhancing workplace mental health by increasing the number of psychosocial inspectors from SafeWork NSW. According to the State Government, 20 psychosocial inspectors w ...
NHVR issues warning about dangers of fatigue during Easter holiday(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging the entire heavy vehicle sector to prioritise fatigue management and ensure safe driving practices as the 2025 Easter holidays approach. Operati ...
Transport organisations urge caution when sharing roads with agricultural vehicles (Post)This Farm Safety Week, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) have joined forces to call on road users to exercise caution when approac ...
