Victorian company fined $160,000 for bypassing crane safety system in near-miss incident
A company in Victoria has been convicted and fined $160,000 after bypassing a 60-tonne crane’s safety system before…
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Extended compliance period for fall prevention regulations in WA construction
The transitional period for compliance with regulations governing falls from height on WA construction sites will be extended…
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Workplace injuries among apprentices and trainees in South Australia: 2024 data
Electric shocks, serious lacerations and injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls were the most common apprentice and…
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WorkSafe Tasmania warns of excavator safety risks after serious roadworks incident
WorkSafe Tasmania recently issued a safety alert following an incident in which a worker was seriously injured when…
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WorkSafe Victoria warns of risks from 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer loaders
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about controlling risks from the use of 4-in-1 buckets on skid-steer…
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Critical control management in mining: reducing fatalities and improving safety
While mining industry operators have experienced significant reductions in serious safety incidents through critical control management, there…
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Workplace fatalities in Australia rise to 200 in 2023: Safe Work Australia report
Two hundred people were fatally injured at work in Australia last calendar year, compared to 195 in 2022,…
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Key WHS fundamentals: evidence-based approaches, consultation, and AI technologies
The AIHS will be publishing a series of news stories through October to support the four themes of National…
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Media Release: Calls For Free Access To Standards to Help Alleviate Costs for Small Business
Date: 03/10/2024 As small businesses continue to struggle with high operational and living costs, there are calls to…
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Insulated panel manufacturer and labour hire firm fined after workplace amputation
An insulated panel manufacturer and labour hire firm in Victoria have been fined a combined $65,000 after…