Cold chain company to invest $293,000 after worker injury
A cold chain logistics company in Victoria has agreed to spend $293,000 under an enforceable undertaking to…
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Construction companies fined after near-miss steel plate incident
A commercial construction company and a hoist supplier in Victoria have been fined a total of $45,000 after…
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Owners corporation fined $225,000 for worker death in gate incident
Owners corporations of commercial premises have been put on notice after an owners corporation was fined $225,000 plus…
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NHVR releases guidance on fatigue and distraction detection technologies
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently released new good practice guidance to support industry uptake of rapidly…
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WorkSafe Victoria issues safety alert on lithium-ion battery risks
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert reminding employers about managing the risks of using, storing and charging…
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Queensland cracks down on workplace sexual harassment with new laws
Queensland employers will be required to proactively manage the risk of sexual harassment in the workplace under new…
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Safety inspections for WA waste and recycling industry
WorkSafe WA recently commenced a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in WA waste and recycling…
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Higher rates of self-harm among ex-ADF members: AIHW report
This story contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to suicide and self-harm. A higher…
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Work on your mind: how to address psychosocial hazards
There is an increasing number of workplaces reporting psychosocial hazards, and it is likely that many cases…
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Host organisations: Key to contractor safety and retention
Safety climates in host organisations influence onsite contractors’ safety behaviours, injuries and turnover intentions, according to international…