This week’s mine safety incident wrap-up
Mine safety incidents at NSW open cut and underground coal mines, as well as an underground metals mine, have drawn the attention of the state’s Resources Regulator. A worker…
Mine safety incidents at NSW open cut and underground coal mines, as well as an underground metals mine, have drawn the attention of the state’s Resources Regulator. A worker…
On October 2 2024, changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 came into effect that make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence in Tasmania. Under the amendments, industrial manslaughter occurs…
Increasing automation is giving rise to more workers operating alongside collaborative robots, but a new study suggests the psychosocial effects must be considered if workers are to enjoy the full…
October is National Safe Work Month National Safe Work Month is here, and we have a raft of activities and events that you can get involved with. A workplace competition,…
Our events and activities are currently being scheduled. We will update our events and resources table throughout National Safe Work Month so be sure to check in with us regularly…
02 October 2024 A record number of teams including the first international challenger will put their safety and rescue skills to the test this month in the South Australian Mines…
20 September 2024 Electric shocks, serious lacerations and injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls were the most common apprentice and trainee incidents reported to SafeWork SA in the first…
30 September 2024 Legislation to extend portable long service leave to the community services sector in South Australia has been passed by Parliament. The Portable Long Service Leave Bill 2024 follows widespread…
National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. This year’s theme – safety is everyone's business – encourages organisations and individuals…
A company in Queensland was recently fined $80,000 in the Ipswich Magistrates Court following an incident in which a docking saw operator had an index finger amputated. The company operated…