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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 ...
NSW Government enhances mental health assistance for first responders with new and ambitious strategy(Post)The NSW Government has introduced a new mental health and wellbeing initiative for first responders, now acknowledging the contributions of forestry workers, national park staff, and road and t ...
SafeWork SA launches campaign to prevent construction falls(Post)SafeWork SA has initiated an awareness campaign in response to a concerning increase in severe injuries resulting from falls from height, in order to protect workers.The occupational health and ...
Defence charged for endangering employee's mental health(Post)The federal work health and safety regulator, Comcare, has brought charges against the Department of Defence for violating federal WHS regulations concerning psychosocial risks at a Queensland A ...
NSW seeks stakeholder feedback on 'Towards Healthy Work Plan'(Post)The NSW Government is calling for public submissions on SafeWork NSW's new plan aimed at enhancing workplace health and safety across the state.Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the Government w ...
NHVR's extensive operation shows driver fatigue remains a critical issue(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) collaborated with law enforcement agencies throughout Australia during the peak Christmas holiday season, successfully identifying nearly 200 offences rela ...
Friday 28th May 2021(Post)Asbestos removalist immediate suspension of licence. On May 10th, SafeWork South Australia commenced proactive compliance audits on licensed asbestos removal jobs. Since the campaign started, an ...
VIC worker found guilty following forklift fatality(Post)An employee has been found guilty and sentenced to a six month good behaviour bond after a co-worker was killed by a forklift load in a warehouse north-east of Geelong in October 2021. The 53-year-ol ...
Border blitz prioritises mental health and falls prevention(Post)WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are set to undertake a collaborative operation from November 18 to 22, aimed at assisting the construction sector in Mildura in identifying and mitigating workplace ...
