Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
New NSW High-Rise Compliance Program
The NSW government will be rolling out a new compliance program beginning September 1st to undertake risk-based inspections of high-rise residential apartment projects. Building Commissioner David Chandler will also be given new powers to deny occupation certificates for sub-standard work. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson has made it clear that sub-standard work…
Read MoreResults of Hunter Region Compliance Blitz
The Hunter Region compliance blitz which took place earlier this month has resulted in a number of notices and over $18,000 in fines. 54 worksites spanning commercial and residential construction were issued a total of 82 notices and six on-the-spot fines totaling $18,720. Over the week-long survey SafeWork inspectors issued 26 prohibition notices and 56…
Read MoreSafeWork SA Suspends Asbestos Assessor Licence
An asbestos assessor has had their licence suspended by SafeWork SA for three months. SafeWork SA issued the suspension after their investigations revealed that the assessor had failed to conduct their work with reasonable care. SafeWork SA conducted the investigations over a number of months, and discovered that the assessor issued clearance certificates whilst debris…
Read MoreSteps for a good Site Induction
A construction site induction is a great way for workers and site management to exchange safety information. Before starting a job, new workers should be advised of all site specific work health and safety risks. Site management should also ensure that the new workers are qualified to undertake their contracted work. Construction Site inductions are…
Read MoreSafeWork inspections across Newcastle worksites after $400k fine
Newcastle construction sites can expect unannounced visits from SafeWork NSW inspectors this week, as high-visibility safety checks are conducted across the region. After a number of serious injuries on worksites across the state, inspectors are targeting sites undertaking high-risk work. Inspectors are looking out for: Working from heights & falling objects Electrical safety Site amenities…
Read MoreWorker fined for hindering WorkSafe investigation
A worker has been convicted and fined $4,000 after the Alice Springs Local Court found them guilty of hindering an NT WorkSafe investigation. The worker plead guilty to failing to comply with a written notice to produce documents and information without reasonable excuse. In February 2018, the worker and two subcontracters were using a telehandler…
Read MoreBuilder Fined $850,000 After Worker Fall
A Builder has been fined $850,000 after a worker fell to their death on a residential site where no SWMS was prepared or adhered to. According to WorkSafe Victoria, the company pleaded guilty to a single charge of “failing to ensure that persons other than employees were not exposed to risks to their health and…
Read MoreVictorian Employers Must Inform WorkSafe of COVID Cases
New regulations mean Victorian employers are now required to immediately notify WorkSafe should they become aware a worker has a confirmed positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis. These new regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act aim to help WorkSafe reduce health and safety risks in the workplace due to COVID-19. Quickly reporting positive cases and…
Read MoreSafeWork NSW Inspectors Targeting Cranes in Compliance Blitz
SafeWork NSW Inspectors will be conducting a statewide crane compliance blitz this month. This comes after a new report from SafeWork’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and RMIT, which examined the factors contributing to crane incidents. The study found a number of key contributors to potential incidents including: Worker competence Time pressures associated with…
Read MoreSafeWork SA Announces Second Round of EWP Compliance Checks
SafeWork SA has announced a statewide Elevated Working Platform (EWP) compliance audit, commencing the week of 08/07/2020 and lasting 3 months. Mobile EWPs carry significant risk to both operators and other workers. Any personnel responsible for the operation of an EWP requires proper training and support to ensure that any and all work is conducted…
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