Victoria: A $1 million fine handed out in a Victorian Court is the largest handed down in a Victorian court for a single health and safety offence. The incident lead… read more →
Many of us are taking advantage of the quiet time over the Christmas period to plan the safety program for the next 6 months. For those that are reviewing the… read more →
I have known Roxayne West (Director Safety Services Australia) for over 20 years and always found her to be professional, ethical and reliable. Roxayne has always provided highly experienced and… read more →
SYDNEY: Police have described the fatigue management practices of a trucking company linked to a double fatal accident in Sydney’s west last week as “a recipe for disaster”. Two truck… read more →
Who loves to go to a concert? A live show? Sporting event? Local Show? How many times a year do you go to a public event? Most of us buy… read more →
The latest fact sheets from NHVR include Managing Fatigue Risks and Your responsibilities for people in the supply chain have been released. For further details and other NHVR updates click… read more →
Perth Hospital construction site went into lockdown in July after asbestos was found in Chinese roof panels. The Chinese manufacturing firm had also provided asbestos-ridden gaskets to a high-rise construction project… read more →
Starting on 1 August 2016 the NHVR is conducting the largest ever health check on the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet. Approximately 1.7% of the heavy vehicles across… read more →
A whistle-blower of a Far North trucking company that faced dozens of fatigue management charges is suing the company for almost $690,000 in damages. He is claiming he suffered injuries,… read more →
The 67-year-old driver was found to have been falsifying records to keep up with his workload. He had worked 77 hours in the week leading up to the November 2014… read more →
Under the model WHS Regulations, high risk work activities require a high risk work licence. While a high risk work licence allows individuals to perform high risk work anywhere in… read more →
WorkSafe WA is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues relating to mobile plant and the movement of mobile plant in retail and transport workplaces. The inspection… read more →
