Workers in Gladstone, particularly those under high-risk jobs and assignments, have been caught carrying invalid licenses eventually after their course evaluations that did not meet the standards set by the respective workplace health and safety accreditation.
High Risk Licences for Gladstone Workers Re-evaluated
Topics: Reviews, Audits and Inspections
Australian Government to Investigate Link with the Port Driver Pay and Safety
The Australian government has launched serious inquiries into the drayage practices on five of the country’s major ports that could urge considerable changes for higher mandated levels on new work rules and driver pay.
Topics: Reviews, Audits and Inspections
Rising Number on Incidents of Serious Injuries on ACT Construction Sites
For the second year in a row and based on a per capital income, serious injuries reported on ACT constructions sites continue to rise. This came two years after a major report on surrounding site safety called for a considerable reduction of 35 percent.
Topics: Blog, Reviews, Audits and Inspections
Health and Safety Probe of WorkCover into AFL Clubs Put on Hold
An investigation into suspected breaches of health and safety regulations of ten AFL clubs has been put on temporary hold, with the Victorian WorkCover Authority awaiting the final word from the Federal Court into the probe of the Essendon supplements program.
Topics: Blog, Reviews, Audits and Inspections
Safety Breaches Discovered From Leaked Lend Lease Sites Reports
According to a recent internal audit, Lend Lease has records of almost 70 safety breaches which place workers at high risk of falls from height, fire, falling objects and electrocution.
Topics: Blog, Reviews, Audits and Inspections
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