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SafeWork NSW urges companies to foster an R U OK? Culture in their work environments(Post)
SafeWork NSW is advocating for companies and their staff to cultivate an R U OK? culture, thereby contributing to the development of mentally healthy workplaces where everyone feels secure in posing ...
Vic motoring club fined after fatal crash(Post)A Melbourne court has ordered Victoria's peak motoring body to pay a fine of $475,000 following the death of a roadside assistance driver in a fatigue-related crash in 2018.The motoring club was sent ...
New Log Haulage Industry code of practice seeks to ensure safer operations in the logging sector(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently unveiled a new Code of Practice aimed at helping the industry enhance safety results in log transportation. The newly introduced Log Haulage ...
WorkSafe says workplace tragedies affect everyone equally(Post)WorkSafe reminds Victorians that any workplace fatality is unacceptable, following the tragic loss of 50 lives in 2024. Last year, the transport, construction, and agriculture sectors emerged as the ...
NSW endorses proposed restriction on import of engineered stone(Post)The New South Wales Government has expressed its approval of the Federal Government's decision to prohibit the importation of engineered stone benchtops, slabs, and panels containing more than one pe ...
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 ...
Navigating Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Psychosocial hazards are becoming an increasingly important topic in Australian workplaces, significantly impacting employees’ mental and physical health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
SafeWork implementing compliance campaign focused on mobile plants, machinery, and vehicles(Post)SafeWork NSW inspectors are actively carrying out a targeted compliance operation across the state to decrease workplace injuries related to mobile plant, fixed machinery, and vehicles. So far, they ...
WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the importance of managing risks associated with use of 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder regarding managing risks associated with using 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders.The safety watchdog says this reminder is intended for employers, but ...
Workplace injury leads to 5K fine for Queensland truckie(Post)An experienced truck driver has been fined $5,000 following an incident in which a young worker suffered a crush injury at work and spent 18 days in hospital.The truckie was recently sentenced in the ...
