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$45,000 fine issued after worker paralysed in water tank fall

Posted on 25/07/2024
Watertank Solutions Victoria fined $45,000 after a worker was paralysed in a tank fall. Learn about the safety failures and necessary precautions.

  

$140,000 enforceable undertaking for heavy vehicle safety breaches

Posted on 24/07/2024
A NSW-based construction company implements $140,000 worth of safety initiatives following significant heavy vehicle safety breaches. Learn about the measures taken.

  

Safety alert issued over firework displays and poor weather

Posted on 23/07/2024
WorkSafe Victoria issues a safety alert for pyrotechnicians to ensure safety during firework displays, emphasising the importance of checking weather conditions and firework integrity.

  

Safe Work Australia outlines measures for national WHS strategy success

Posted on 22/07/2024
Explore Safe Work Australia’s WHS strategy with targets to improve workplace health and safety by 2033. Learn about key challenges and strategic goals.

  

NSW: agriculture-related incidents increase by 140 per cent

Posted on 21/07/2024
SafeWork NSW emphasises the ‘safe way or no way’ approach following a rise in agricultural safety incidents. Learn essential safety measures and prevent fatalities.

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Media release

Engineered Stone Ban Comes into Effect to Safeguard Australian Workers

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Media Release: AIHS Announces Finalists for the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2024

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Dr. Simon Roberts Appointed as the New Registrar of the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board

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The AIHS Celebrates Australia Leading the Way to Ban the Use of Engineered Stone

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Incidents and prosecutions

$45,000 fine issued after worker paralysed in water tank fall

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$140,000 enforceable undertaking for heavy vehicle safety breaches

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Roofing manufacturer fined after worker’s fingers crushed and degloved

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Mining company fined after worker’s arm trapped in a conveyor

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Policy and legislation

Safety alert issued over firework displays and poor weather

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Safe Work Australia outlines measures for national WHS strategy success

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Safety alert issued over component failure in meter boxes

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SafeWork Australia calls for crane licensing framework feedback

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