The seen and unseen dangers of laser use
05 April 2024 Warning about dangers of improper use of high-power lasers SafeWork SA has identified a growing concern regarding the unsafe use of Class 3B and 4 lasers in…
New regulations to manage risks of psychological harm
01 December 2023 New regulations to help workers and employers manage the risk of psychological injuries and illnesses in the workplace will come into effect this month. The changes to…
Work and rest requirements for fatigue regulated vehicles.
In addition to the general duty to not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while fatigued, drivers must comply with certain maximum work and minimum rest limits. Parties…
2024 World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday 28 April 2024 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work (World Day) and Workers' Memorial Day. Our latest data shows that in 2022, 195 workers in Australia…
Metal fabrication business fined $35,000 over spinal injury fall
A metal fabrication subcontractor has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell four metres at a site in Tullamarine, Victoria. Karagata Australia was…
$125,000 fine issued after young child injured in diving platform fall
A local council in Queensland was recently fined $125,000 over an incident in which a young child suffered serious injuries after falling from a diving platform at an aquatic centre.…
Plastic moulding manufacturer fined $545,000 over spate of serious injuries
A plastics moulding manufacturer in Victoria has been convicted and fined a total of $545,000 after numerous safety breaches at its Laverton North plant left workers seriously injured. The incidents…
Qantas Ground Services fined $250,000 for standing HSR down
Qantas Ground Services was recently fined $250,000 for unlawfully standing down a former health and safety representative (HSR) who raised concerns about worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
Regulators urge farmers to stay safe during peak fatality months
Multiple WHS regulators have issued safety reminders and alerts to the farming sector as recent data shows March and November are peak months for workplace fatalities in agriculture, corresponding with…
How to reduce risks associated with falls from heights
While fall prevention has been a significant focus in many organisations for a long time, the effectiveness and success of different approaches to address fall risks varies significantly. There are…
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