Miner involved in vehicle rollover spotlights dangers of fatigue
A worker on his 20th consecutive 12-hour shift was involved in a light vehicle rollover on a mine site, prompting a warning from the NSW Resources Regulator about the dangers of…
A worker on his 20th consecutive 12-hour shift was involved in a light vehicle rollover on a mine site, prompting a warning from the NSW Resources Regulator about the dangers of…
Date: Monday, 7 August, 2023 - 12:30 Category: Incidents & prosecutions Location: Queensland A stone benchtop manufacturer and installation company in Queensland was recently fined $32,500 over an incident in…
Date: Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 - 12:30 Category: Industry news Location: National News Australians working in physical jobs for extended periods in hot weather or environments risk gut damage and…
Date: Sunday, 6 August, 2023 - 12:30 Category: Incidents & prosecutions Location: New South Wales A company in NSW has been convicted and fined 2.025 million dollars over the death…
Date: Wednesday, 9 August, 2023 - 12:30 Category: Industry news Location: National News In the five years to 2021, the number of serious workers’ compensation claims (involving total absence from…
With South Australia this month flooring a bill to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence, it brings the state into line with other jurisdictions in Australia, where similar laws are…
20 July 2023 A safe and healthy workplace is essential to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all workers. When it comes to examples of healthy workplaces, it is…
12 July 2023 Commencing July 17, SafeWork SA inspectors will make unannounced visits to workplaces within the transport, postal and warehousing industries to audit workplace traffic management systems. Powered mobile…
11 July 2023 SafeWork SA inspectors will again be inspecting workplaces that fabricate engineered stone to ensure silica dust exposure is being adequately managed so workers are afforded the highest…
04 July 2023 Residential construction sites will be the focus of a SafeWork SA campaign from next week, with inspectors focusing on risks associated with working at heights and a…