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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
WorkSafe NZ helps Napier business comply with COVID-19 Protection Framework(Post)A New Zealand business has assured WorkSafe it will comply with the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) after concerns were raised with the safety watchdog.The business was accused o ...
Non-compliance warnings issued during significant statewide campaign to safeguard NSW employees(Post)The NSW government has intensified its initiatives to safeguard workers, with SafeWork NSW executing its most extensive statewide compliance inspection since it became an independent regulatory body ...
Fatigue Management: Causes, Impact and Management of Fatigue at Work(Post)Fatigued employees in the workplace are more than just a productivity concern; they represent a significant financial burden. In the United States alone, the estimated cost of fatigue-related issues ...
