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Worker 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…
Read MoreVictoria Introduces New Workplace Manslaughter Laws
As of July 1st, Victorian employers are subject to new workplace manslaughter laws and face tough new penalties should their negligence lead to a worker’s death. The new laws target any PCBU (person conducting business or undertaking) failing to uphold their health and safety obligations, which leads to a worker dying on the job. The…
Read MoreInduction Videos in SiteBook’s Mobile App
The SiteBook mobile apps now supports videos as part of the induction process. After a request from one of our more progressive builders, we have added support for playback as part of site inductions. Video inductions are perfect for providing clear worksite information alongside audio and visual aids. This can make it easier for workers…
Read MoreCase Study – Builder
We have published a new case study regarding a Principal Contractor and their experience with SiteBook. This case study focused on a builder who was already using Procore, a high-end US based software for project management. However, Procore did not include the features required for managing safety in compliance with Australian Regulations, and they were…
Read MoreNew Case Study – Civil Construction with Plant Operators
We have recently published a new case study of a Civil Construction firm and their experience with the SiteBook safety mobile app. This case study in particular required mobile safety solutions, particularly for the business’s plant operators. The business was using a paper-based system for SWMS and Pre-Start Checklists, and also for reporting incidents, faults,…
Read MoreSite Diary – Mobile App for Builders
SiteBook is pleased to announce that our Site Diary for Builders has been updated. The new Site Diary includes heading for topics, which can be set using the SiteBook web app. The default topics are “Weather” and “Work Undertaken on Site”. Photos can also be uploaded from your photo library, or be taken directly with…
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