WA: first charges under new WHS laws
WorkSafe has initiated the first four prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into…
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Safer, healthier, wealthier: The economic value of reducing work-related injuries and illnesses – summary report
Downloads Download PDF – 29.24 MB Safe Work Australia commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to undertake research exploring the cost…
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How to stay safe while working from home
02 August 2023 Ongoing flexible working arrangements are among the few positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data…
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Near miss highlights dangers of unsecured lifting jibs
10 May 2024 A recent near miss has highlighted the dangers of using unsecured lifting jibs on forklifts….
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Safety concerns prompt scaffold brace recall
People who use scaffolding are being urged to take note of the recall of an Oldfields Guard Rail…
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Engineered stone ban – 1 July 2024
This page contains important information for South Australian businesses, workers consumers and the general public. Please feel free…
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NHVR – Penalties and infringements
The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) contains infringeable offences and court-imposed penalties. Schedule of HVNL Penalties, Infringement Penalties…
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NHVR-Enforceable undertakings and examples
In the event of an alleged contravention of the HVNL, the NHVR as an alternative to prosecution, may…
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NHVR-Public interest disclosures
A public interest disclosure is a disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing in the public sector. Each jurisdiction…
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NHVR Case learnings – April 2024
Background A company formed part of a national logistics group which engaged heavy vehicle drivers to transport temperature-controlled…