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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$180,000 fine issued after student drowns on school camp
A local pool operator in Victoria and the Department of Education have been fined a total of $180,000…
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$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…
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$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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…