New requirements for WorkSafe Victoria incident notifications
WorkSafe Victoria recently announced that employers and those responsible for prescribed equipment used outside of workplaces must notify…
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“Renovation roulette” asbestos warning for home renovations
Tradespeople and property managers have been urged by Australia’s Asbestos Education Committee to respect the dangers of asbestos…
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Safety alert issued over live powerline incidents
SafeWork SA recently issued a safety alert following incidents in which machinery has hit live powerlines or scaffolds…
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Four keys to developing a healthier psychosocial safety climate
There are four key factors which improve psychosocial safety: top management support for stress prevention; prioritising worker psychological…
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Pool company fined $1.5 million for industrial manslaughter
A Queensland-based swimming pool company was recently convicted and fined $1.5 million after pleading guilty to industrial manslaughter…
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$50,000 fine issued for fatal concrete boom pump failure
A concrete pumping company in Balwyn North, Victoria, has been convicted and fined $50,000 after a concrete boom…
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Advisory Service
We’re committed to safe workplaces for all South Australians by providing free information, support and advice to improve…
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Serious incident prompts another tailgate lifter warning
20 June 2024 Pallet trucks and tailgate lifters are again in the spotlight after a worker was injured…
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Illegal asbestos removal ends in prosecution
24 June 2024 A roofing and cladding contractor has been prosecuted over the illegal and unlicensed removal of…
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SafeWork SA adds new compliance and enforcement tool
12 June 2024 SafeWork SA adds new compliance and enforcement tool Inspectors will use the cautions to provide…