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 costs for failing to fix a faulty gate that killed a worker.…
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 emerging fatigue and distraction detection technologies. “Fatigue and distraction detection technologies has…
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 equipment with lithium-ion batteries. The alert was issued after part of a…
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 state regulations which commence from September. They will also require employers to…
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 facilities. The inspection program will look at a number of randomly selected…
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 number of ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members are presenting themselves to…
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 also go unreported, according to Standards Australia. “Both industry and government know…
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 research. Published in the Journal of Safety Research, the research found that host…
How OHS management systems can fail neurodiverse workers
There is a risk that organisations’ OHS management systems could potentially fail neurodiverse workers because of the different ways they perceive and respond to risk, according to an…
Surprise Fair Work inspections – Fast Food, Restaurant and Cafe Sector
Compliance across the fast food, restaurant and café sector is an ongoing focus for the Fair Work Ombudsman who have recently conducted surprise inspections across hundreds of fast food outlets,…
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