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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 ...
Melbourne aged care home faces charges over COVID-19 outbreak(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges against a Melbourne aged care home for workplace safety breaches following a COVID-19 outbreak at a residential aged care facility at Epping in 2020.The safety reg ...
Queensland's resources regulator calls on operators to confirm the stability of rigs in light of recent incident(Post)Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is emphasising the importance of rig stability to operators following a major incident. The regulatory authority reported that a well-servicing rig topp ...
New Safe Work Australia article delves into how WHS outcomes differ across the nation(Post)Safe Work Australia has released a new article examining the differences in work health and safety results across urban, regional, and remote regions of Australia According to Safe Work Australia, t ...
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 ...
Thursday 15th April 2021(Post)WorkSafe VIC issue safety alert following death of plant operator. WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding the risks associated with operating plant with inadequate guarding.The recent ...
NSW pays tribute to individuals who have lost their lives in occupational incidents(Post)The NSW Government observed the International Day of Mourning, extending its heartfelt tributes to those who have passed away as a result of workplace incidents or health issues. The International D ...
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 ...
