NT WorkSafe issues warning on unaccredited high-risk work licence assessors
NT WorkSafe recently issued a warning to businesses and workers to check the accreditation of assessors before paying…
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Vehicle hoist safety concerns prompt SafeWork SA crackdown in auto workshops
SafeWork SA recently announced that it carried out an inspection campaign focused on vehicle hoist safety across auto…
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Five-day working week in construction may increase fatigue and safety risks
Shifting to a 5-day working week in the construction industry could lead to workers turning to unregulated…
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This week’s NSW mine safety wrap-up
Three separate incidents involving mine vehicle collisions has drawn the attention of the New South Wales Resources Regulator….
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New workplace harassment ban passes in WA
Western Australian employment laws are officially changing, with the start date now confirmed for the state’s new sexual…
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New road safety guide to get workers home safe
The South Australian Government has launched a road safety guide aiming to reduce the number of workers injured…
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Dreamworld incident research: Theme parks need high-hazard regulations
Theme parks pose similar risks to industries like mining or chemical processing and should be regulated as high-hazard…
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Silica dust exposure linked to autoimmune disease markers
Workers exposed to silica dust show a higher incidence of blood markers that are the hallmark of autoimmune…
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Construction company fined $125,000 for unsafe formwork leading to worker injuries
A construction company has been fined $125,000 after second-storey formwork failed during a concrete pour at Sunshine Victoria,…
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Transport company fined for driver fatigue breaches after fatal collision
A Victorian-based transport company and its director have been prosecuted after one of its drivers collided with several…