PPE, manufacturing industries called on to support health sector
The personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain has experienced a boost as
NSW regulator urges organisations to refresh coronavirus measures
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has continued to monitor the implementation of safety controls in managing the risk of coronavirus transmission at mine sites (
The seven steps every workplace should follow if someone shows symptoms for coronavirus
The Prime Minister says he wants everyone to follow these seven steps if someone at work is worried they have COVID-19 (
Company fined
A Bayswater maintenance firm has been convicted and fined
COVID-19: Construction is safe and vital for recovery, Premier says
NSW frontline healthcare workers will be provided with free accommodation to protect their loved ones as part of
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Supporting workers on the frontline of coronavirus fight
Hospital workers and paramedics on the front line of
Clock ticks down to FIFO ban as coronavirus fears sweep coal towns
Communities in Queensland's
Border controls extend to FIFO mine workers
Only critical interstate fly-in-fly-out mine workers will be allowed into
TWU: HSR who stood up for safety stood down by
SafeWork NSW, the NSW workplace safety authority, is investigating
Construction hours extended to support industry during COVID-19
Construction sites can now operate on weekends and public holidays under new rules introduced by the NSW Government to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic (
Mining sector to adopt rigorous COVID-19 protocols despite job lift
The resources industry is set to execute national coronavirus protocols to protect jobs and employees from the threats of the pandemic (
Manufacture or supply of alcohol-based hand sanitisers
SafeWork Australia Fact Sheet:
This fact sheet is for businesses who may have recently become involved in the manufacture or supply of hand sanitisers during the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
Comcare: Learn with Comcare LMS
While our face-to-face training is currently suspended due to COVID-19, ensure you keep developing your work health and safety capability through Comcare LMS, our secure learning management system (
OFSO: Minimising the risk of COVID-19 on your building and construction sites
The Australian Government has released building and construction industry specific advice on dealing with these risks. The advice is available from Safe Work Australia and covers topics outlined here (
Coronavirus disease COVID-19
The following is occupational health and safety advice is based on information from the
Minimising the risk of COVID-19 on your building and construction sites
The Australian Government has released building and construction industry specific advice on dealing with these risks. The advice is available from Safe Work Australia (SWA) and covers topics including:
Industry-specific control measures to managing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 (including social distancing and hygiene)
Keep workers informed
Consultation and communicating with workers
Further information and resources
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NSW
SafeWork NSW: Regulatory approach to NSW work health and safety legislation - COVID-19
This statement sets out the enforcement approach that SafeWork NSW will take to ensure compliance with the
NSW fire safety reforms to be enforced from
From
Safework NSW: Traffic control work
Information on the changes to the
Availability of disposable respirators during the COVID-19
Use this table to select an appropriate respirator. It is important to use a respirator that is certified and stencilled as meeting
WorkCover Qld: Worker killed in conveyor crush
Safety Advice
There can be significant risks associated with using fixed plant, including conveyor systems and associated equipment. Conveyors are used in a range of industries including; agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and construction. More...
WorkCover Qld: Rescue and resuscitation training during the COVID-19 pandemic
Access to training courses has been reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To minimise the impact on industry while still maintaining the safety of electrical workers, we are putting interim arrangements in place (
WorkCover Qld: Wiring Rules amendment released
Amendment 1 of the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules has been released. The changes included in the amendment are highlighted in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table or figure. You can purchase the new standard on SAI Global's website (
WorkSafe Victoria: Another driver killed working on steep terrain
Safety Alert
After the latest in a series of fatalities, WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the importance of managing the risks of working in vehicles on steep slopes. More...
WorkSafe Victoria: Farm worker killed by reversing trailer in a paddock
Safety Alert
An alert highlighting the importance of maintaining designated safe areas and effective communication when operating mobile plant in the vicinity of people. More...
SafeWork NSW v
CRIMINAL LAW - prosecution - work health and safety - duty of persons undertaking business - risk of death or serious injury SENTENCE - objective seriousness - mitigating factors - aggravating factors - plea of guilty - general deterrence - specific deterrence - appropriate penalty COSTS - prosecution costs OTHER - construction of a masonry brick wall - no risk assessment or control measures - no temporary bracing or timber framing installed - no exclusion zone - wall collapsed in high wind and crushed subcontractor of bricklaying contractor
Safework NSW v
CRIMINAL LAW - prosecution - work health and safety - duty of persons undertaking business - risk of death or serious injury SENTENCE - objective seriousness - mitigating factors - aggravating factors - plea of guilty - general deterrence - specific deterrence - appropriate penalty COSTS - prosecution costs OTHER - battery recycling and hazardous chemical storage and processing business - workers tried to replace ruptured hose - workers not advised that the hose contained waste grade 98 per cent sulphuric acid -workers were sprayed with pressurised acid causing serious injuries - inadequate training - inadequate risk assessment - lack of control measures and emergency procedures - inadequate personal protective equipment
McAndrew v Simmons [2020] NSWDC 81
CRIMINAL LAW - work health and safety - exposing worker to a risk of death or serious injury SENTENCING - objective seriousness - deterrence - aggravating factors - mitigating factors - substantial harm, injury, loss or damage - no record of previous convictions - prospects of rehabilitation - plea of guilty - remorse - capacity to pay
SafeWork NSW v
CRIMINAL LAW - prosecution - work health and safety - duty of persons undertaking business to ensure so far as was reasonably practicable the health and safety of workers- whether failure to comply with duty - whether failure exposed an individual to a risk of death or serious injury SENTENCING - plea of guilty - plea to elements of offence - disputed facts - whether plea of guilty is an admission of all particulars of reasonably practicable measures pleaded in Summons - particulars pleaded in the alternative
SafeWork NSW v
CRIMINAL LAW - prosecution - work health and safety - duty of persons undertaking business - risk of death or serious injury SENTENCE - objective seriousness - mitigating factors - aggravating factors - plea of guilty - general deterrence - specific deterrence - appropriate penalty COSTS - prosecution costs OTHER - concrete pumping and placement business - foreseeable risk - compressed air wrongly used to blast out cement from pump hose - concrete hose whipped around and struck worker present in danger zone in the head - use of dangerous coupling - failure to anchor hose - hose too long - no exclusion zone - lack of proper instruction and supervision
Victorian Prosecution Result Summaries and Enforceable Undertakings
Outcome
NSW
Regulations
Public Health Amendment (COVID-19 Spitting and Coughing) Regulation 2020 (2020-145) — published LW
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