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Licence suspended for failure to remove asbestos

11 October, 2019

A demolition business has lost its Asbestos Removal Licence for three months after it failed to ensure its work was being carried out safely and competently.


Overturned crane brings safety procedures into question

27 September, 2019

A residential construction site's safety procedures are under the spotlight after a small crane overturned while lifting a load from a large truck.


Prohibition notice prevents coalmine from using vehicles

26 September, 2019

A coalmine has been prevented from using all vehicles after an inspection revealed multiple alleged breaches of safe light vehicle operation procedures.


Stop Work Notice issued for failure to get safety approvals

20 September, 2019

A Canberra construction site has received a Stop Work Notice after Access Canberra found the builders had failed to get approval for the works.


Reset renews mine and quarry workers' safety focus

13 September, 2019

Almost 50,000 Qld mine and quarry workers have completed safety resets, after the state experienced six deaths of mine and quarry workers in 12 months.


WorkSafe WA to perform high-risk pressure vessel inspections

12 September, 2019

WorkSafe WA inspectors will be visiting plants with high-risk pressure vessels to help improve compliance with relevant safety regulations.


Mining companies pledge $96K in enforceable undertaking

05 September, 2019

Two mining companies are set to spend $96,000 as part of an enforceable undertaking, after they allegedly breached the Mining Act.


LinkSafe proven software streamlines contractor management

01 September, 2019 by David Erczmann*

It has become increasingly important for organisations to ensure contractors are pre-qualified, inducted and compliant. LinkSafe offers a management solution.


How outsourcing can help streamline contractor management

28 August, 2019 by Aaron Govindasamy, Director, Conserve

Outsourcing contractor management can help simplify the process of using contractors while allowing them to maintain regulatory compliance.


Meeting the latest health and hygiene monitoring requirements

14 August, 2019

Cority has announced two enhancements in line with Australian-specific health and hygiene monitoring requirements.


An integrated WHS and environmental management platform

12 August, 2019

ecoPortal launches integration with Environment Essentials to bring WHS and environmental legal obligations within a management platform.


Worker death prompts guidance on tree felling safety

05 August, 2019

The importance of maintaining an exclusion zone and effective communication when felling trees has been highlighted after a falling tree killed a worker.


Worker injured by imported pipe bender

05 August, 2019

Some imported equipment may not meet Australian Standards, SafeWork SA warned after a Chinese-imported pipe bender failed, injuring a worker.


DNRME seeks feedback on Qld mining "safety reset"

31 July, 2019

The safety reset will involve discussions between management, operational staff and relevant union representatives on risks and safe practices.


Crane's wire ropes slip in "major safety incident"

25 July, 2019

While no-one was injured, any issues with the crane — which is used to move shipping containers — could have "catastrophic consequences".


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