$650,000 fine after fatal road safety barrier crush
A road safety equipment manufacturing company in Victoria has been convicted and fined a total of $650,000 after a truck driver was fatally crushed by a falling steel barrier. The…
$380,000 enforceable undertaking for fatal telehandler incident
A PCBU operating as part of a mixed farming and contracting business in NSW recently entered into a $380,000 enforceable undertaking over an incident in which a worker was fatally…
SA: major reforms to WHS laws passed
The South Australian Government recently announced that significant reforms to the state’s WHS system are set to become law after passing through parliament. The Work Health and Safety (Review Recommendations)…
Safety alert issued after fast food employee struck on the head by falling boxes
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert about the health and safety risks of stacking boxes in cold rooms following an incident in which a young employee was struck on…
How a culture of safety impacts financial performance
A well-developed culture of safety not only enhances safety performance but also drives financial success, according to an international research study. It found companies that invested in robust safety policies,…
Regulator launches campaign to reduce falls from height
A notable rise in serious injuries caused by falls from heights has prompted SafeWork SA to launch an awareness campaign to keep workers safe. The state’s workplace health and safety…
How are employers and regulators responding to industrial manslaughter laws?
The introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in every mainland jurisdiction, together with recent proposed changes to laws in some states, has resulted in a renewed focus on the laws by…
Have your say on crane licensing under the model WHS laws
07 Jun 2024 Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on 6 proposals aimed at improving the high-risk work licensing framework for cranes. The proposals include new licences, new experience requirements for…
Safe Work Australia Quarterly News Update – May Edition
28 May 2024 The May edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly News Update is now available. Our quarterly News Update showcases the work of Safe Work Australia and provides insights from…
National Safe Work Month 2024 theme and topics announced
29 May 2024 2024 theme We are pleased to share that the 2024 theme is Safety is everyone’s business. This theme encapsulates a safe and healthy working environment as a…
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