WorkSafe Victoria announced on Thursday it has filed charges against the state’s building regulator following the death of one of its employees.The safety agency has accused the regulator of breaching workplace health and safety regulations after an inspector took their own life in May 2022.The regulator faces two charges under the OHS Act for allegedl…
Figures released by Safe Work Australia show 195 Australian workers died on the job in 2022.The figures are contained in the ‘Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2023’ report published by Safe Work Australia on Thursday.The report provides an overview of national data on occupational fatalities, injuries and illnesses in 2022.The agricultur…
A teenage worker who was seriously injured after falling at a Brisbane construction site has died in hospital.The 17-year-old boy suffered serious head injuries following the incident on Tuesday morning.He was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, where doctors placed him in an induced coma.He died on Wednesday morning.Workplace Health and…
A worker has been seriously injured following an incident at a Christchurch airport on Tuesday afternoon.Paramedics were called to the incident at about 2pm.They treated a seriously injured worker at the scene before transporting them to Christchurch Hospital.The worker reportedly became trapped and was rescued by fire crews. The above story was first…
A teenage boy is fighting for his life at a Brisbane hospital after falling from a height at a West End worksite.The 17-year old boy reportedly fell about 2.5 metres on Tuesday afternoon.The boy suffered serious head injuries during the incident.He was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he was put in an induced coma.Workplace Heal…
A 56-year old man has been killed in a workplace incident in South East Queensland.The incident happened at Victoria point on Saturday afternoon.Queensland Police said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal incident.First published here.…
Congratulations on taking the entrepreneurial leap to start your own business! Going from an employee to an employer is an exciting but challenging transition. Whether you're brewing the perfect latte in a cozy café or overseeing a bustling construction site, your new role comes with many responsibilities you may not have encountered before. One cru…
The ACT Government has announced that two Codes of Practice have been notified and will take effect in November.The new Codes of Practice include the ‘Managing the Risks of Airborne Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) in the Workplace Code of Practice,’ and the ‘Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice.’The Code of Practice for managing the…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced the finalists for this year’s Work Well Awards.The awards recognise those who go the extra mile to promote workplace health and safety in Queensland.Workplace Health and Safety received a total of 111 nominations, with 25 finalists across 10 categories shortlisted for the awards.Head of the Office of…
Queensland ambulance paramedics treated a man who sustained injuries after being pinned underneath a heavy ladder on Thursday morning.The man was loading a truck when he became trapped under a 500kg ladder.He was rescued by witnesses.The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was called to the incident north of Goondiwindi at about 11am.The man in his 30s w…
A pilot has been flown to hospital after his chopper crashed while battling a bush fire in South East Queensland.The water bombing helicopter crashed into a dam in the Scenic Rim on Wednesday afternoon.A LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at around 3pm.The pilot was treated for minor injuries and then flown to Toowoomba Hospital for f…
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced that its Chief Executive Phil Parkes has stepped down.The announcement was made by WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Jennifer Kerr said on Thursday. “Phil has been a strong voice for the need to collectively prioritise health and safety,” Ms Kerr said.“It has been clear to me in interactions I have had, particularly wi…
Northern Territory WorkSafe is encouraging workplaces to participate in National Safe Work Month activities this October.The theme for this year’s National Safe Work Month is “For everyone’s safety, work safely”, reminding everyone in the workplace to prioritise health and safety. NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong said the safety agency has o…
Two businesses have been damaged in a truck roll-away incident east of Adelaide on Wednesday morning.The unoccupied truck crashed into two businesses after rolling more than 200 metres in the Adelaide Hills.SafeWork SA is investigating.The incident comes days after South Australia’s workplace safety watchdog issued a warning about vehicle roll-away ris…
A rider was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after crashing their quad bike in Southlands on Wednesday afternoon.Paramedics responded to the crash at Mataura Island just after 12.20pm. A rescue chopper was also tasked to the scene.The injured rider was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics before being flown to Dunedin Hospital, wher…
A teenage boy suffered serious injuries after he reportedly became trapped underneath a concrete slab at an Adelaide worksite.Emergency crews were called to the scene after the 15-year-old boy sustained serious injuries to his leg at around 4.30pm.He was treated at the scene before being transported to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for further treatment.…
Crane lift plans are pivotal in the construction and industrial sectors, ensuring safe and efficient operations. With our distinct standards and regulations in Australia, a meticulous crane lift plan isn’t just a recommendation - it’s essential.
These plans ensure not only the safety of the crew but also the integrity of the structures and e…
Northern Territory WorkSafe has published a new Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.The Tower Cranes Code of Practice provides practical guidance to duty holders on managing risks of tower cranes in the workplace.“In addition, eleven Codes of Practice have also been varied to reflect technical…
A worker has been fatally injured after reportedly being trapped in machinery in South Australia.Emergency crews were called to a property in Parawa on Monday afternoon following reports of a workplace incident.The 59-year-old man was moving tree logs in a vehicle when the incident took place.He died at the scene.Source: ABC News.…
Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks in 2021.The company faces five charges under the OHS Act for failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace, and failing to ensure people who were not e…
Western Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the death of a worker at a steel company in Jandakot.WorkSafe said the man was fatally struck by a steel beam on Wednesday morning.“WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preven…
Ergon Energy and Energex Network staff visited Queensland schools during this year’s Electrical Safety Week (4-8 September) to teach children about electrical safety as part of the 2023 Safety Heroes program.Executive General Manager Karen Stafford said a new gaming app and a scratch project have been added to this year’s program.“We have a couple of e…
Three fatal incidents in South Australia over the past three years have prompted a safety warning from SafeWork about the risks posed by uncontrolled movement of vehicles in workplaces.Several people have also been injured and property damaged in vehicle roll-away incidents since 2020.“A roll-away incident involves the unintentional movement of a…
WorkSafe ACT has released the theme and campaign kit for this year’s Safe Work Month.The theme for 2023 is ‘Safe Work Month: it's everyone's Territory’
The regulator says it chose a local theme for 2023 to remind Canberrans that their health and safety is of paramount importance.
“We’re asking businesses, employers, workers and the ACT commun…
A man was taken to hospital after a chainsaw incident in Sydney.The man sustained deep cuts to his arms following the incident in Kenthurst on Tuesday.The man in his 70s was helped by an off-duty nurse before ambulance paramedics arrived.He was treated at the scene and later transported by road to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.Click …
A Western Australian sole trader was recently issued a $47,250 fine after a worker sustained multiple fractures when he fell through a skylight three years ago.The man fell more than four metres while working on a workshop roof in August 2020.The trader was fined in a Katanning court after pleading guilty to failing to provide a safe workplace.The…
The Tasmanian government has recently introduced legislation to expand the list of presumptive cancers for fire-fighters.Nine more cancers will be added to the presumptive list after the bill tabled by Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer becomes law. “The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2023 amends th…
A worker has died after being struck by a steel beam in Perth’s south.The incident happened at a business in Jandakot on Wednesday morning.Emergency crews rushed to the scene but the man couldn’t be saved. WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Originally published in the Perth Now.…
The six-week feedback period for the NSW Resources Regulator’s Vehicle Interaction Controls Discussion Paper has now ended.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “Your valuable feedback will help the Regulator determine its regulatory position on safety measures to reduce adverse vehicle collisions and near-misses at mine sites.”The Regulator said it was co…
Fire safety is an indispensable aspect of any workplace, as it protects lives and safeguards businesses from catastrophic losses. In Australia, fire is an enduring hazard that tragically results in around 100 fatalities and over 3000 injuries yearly. Therefore, understanding and implementing effective fire safety measures are paramount. This comprehens…
WorkSafe Victoria will visit workplaces across the State during this year’s National Safe Work Month to raise awareness of workplace health and safety.Workplace mental health, hazardous manual tasks, rights of migrant workers and drugs and alcohol in the workplace are some of the topics to be addressed. WorkSafe Chief Executive Colin Radford said natio…
Former NRL player Sam Thaiday has joined the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s road safety campaign, ‘We All Need Space.’ NHVR launched the campaign to remind drivers to share the road with heavy vehicles.“So many of us get behind the wheel of a car every day; to get to work, do school drop offs and for me, back in the day, head to training,” Sam said…
New regulations to help workplaces manage the risks of psychological injuries will be introduced in South Australia at the end of this year.According to SafeWork SA, psychological illnesses affect workers’ health resulting in reduced workplace productivity.“These new regulations reflect the outcomes of an independent review of Australia’s model work he…
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has charged the department of defence with federal safety violations after two soldiers were killed in a vehicle rollover in north Queensland.The soldiers were fatally injured when their vehicle rolled on an unsealed road in August 2021 during a training exercise.The defence department faces a singl…
A worker has suffered serious injuries following a cherrypicker incident in Melbourne.Emergency crews were called to a shopping complex in Malvern East on Friday morning after the incident.The man in his 30s was rushed to the Alfred Hospital suffering upper and lower body injuries.A WorkSafe investigation into the incident is ongoing.Read the orig…
Tough new regulations banning the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products are now in effect in South Australia.The new regulations require businesses working with engineered stone to put in place safety measures to prevent exposure to silica dust.Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector Kyam Maher said cases of silicosis in…
A young girl was injured in a quad bike rollover in the Gympie region on Monday afternoon.Paramedics were called to a property near Widgee soon after the incident.The girl was treated at the scene before being flown to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in a stable condition.The above article was originally published here.…
A woman is recuperating in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a horse fall in the South Burnett region.The woman in her 40s suffered multiple injuries in the Tuesday morning incident in Nanango.She was flown to Toowoomba Hospital in a serious condition by a LifeFlight Rescue chopper.Read the original article here.…
The Hazardous Chemical Information System has been updated.Safe Work Australia recently announced more than 300 chemicals have been added or updated on the system.HCIS is an online database that provides information on chemicals that have been classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation following the death of a Melbourne electrician on Tuesday morning.A 60-year-old man died after falling from a ladder at a construction site in Greenvale just after 11am. A total of 44 Victorian workers have been killed on the job so far this year.Source: WorkSafe Victoria…
A person has died in an incident at a South Auckland workplace.The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.About 12.30pm, emergency services were called to Wiri following reports of a fatal incident.WorkSafe has been informed.Source: New Zealand Police…
Safe Work Australia has recently released new guidance material to help employers prepare asbestos registers in the workplace.Safe Work Australia describes an asbestos register as a ‘workplace safety management tool that records the location, type, condition and date of identification of all asbestos and asbestos containing materials at your workplace.…
Risk assessments are the cornerstone of maintaining a safe and secure workplace. These assessments not only identify potential hazards but also evaluate associated risks and develop strategies to prevent issues from occurring, and save lives.This blog post will guide beginners to navigate risk assessments, their importance, step-by-step processes, and…
The NHVR is urging drivers travelling on rural roads to be extra careful around heavy vehicles this Rural Road Safety Month.September is Rural Road Safety Month - an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) that helps promote safety on rural roads.Statistics show about 65% of fatal road incidents occur in rural areas.The theme for thi…
A worker was treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Napier business on Thursday afternoon.Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the pallet company shortly before 1.30pm.Paramedics took a man in his 40s to Hawke’s Bay Hospital after the incident.He was treated and later released from hospital.Originally publi…
A Queensland cattle company and two of its employees are facing ‘reckless conduct charges’ after a cattle station worker lost his arm in a workplace incident.The worker's hand was crushed by a post driver while working on a fence at a cattle station in the Katherine region in November 2022.The Northern Territory work health and safety watchdog has char…
A number of SafeWork SA activities including webinars, a mock trial and workplace competitions have been lined up for this year’s National Safe Work Month in October. SafeWork SA encourages workers and employers to take part in activities that promote workplace health and safety.
Safe Work Australia statistics show 169 Australian workers died…
The Northern Territory will hold its inaugural electrical safety week from 4 to 8 September 2023 to raise awareness about electrical safety.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong underscored the importance of the event saying electricity plays a critical role in modern society.“We are surrounded by and use electricity every day, and as we have tra…
The number of work-related fatalities for 2023 has now crossed the 100 mark.Provisional data from Safe Work Australia indicates 104 Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year.The Transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded the highest number of occupational deaths, with 35 fatalities.The Construction industry foll…
The August edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly Newsletter has been published.Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter said the newsletter provides insight into Safe Work Australia’s data, how the federal safety agency is innovating to enhance data collection and how this will help improve workplace safety. “Developing an ev…
Emergency services were called to Balclutha after a work-related incident on Tuesday afternoon.A worker suffered fatal injuries during the incident just after 4.20pm.Police said WorkSafe is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe has confirmed it has opened an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old road worker who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning.WorkSafe said the man’s ute was hit by a car on a Melbourne freeway just after midnight.The death brings Victoria’s workplace fatality toll to 41 for 2023, eight fewer than at the same time last…
A person has been killed in a workplace incident in New Zealand's North Island.The worker was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon.Emergency crews were called at around 4pm, but the worker died at the scene, according to police.WorkSafe has been notified.The above article was originally published here.…
A traffic controller sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday morning.The 58-year-old man was working on a Melbourne freeway when he was reportedly hit by a car just after midnight.The man was transported to hospital but later died.Investigations into the incident are ongoing.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe is warning workplaces about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.WorkSafe says lithium-ion batteries are used in many products including power tools, scooters, forklifts and electric vehicles among others.“These products may be used, stored or charged in a workplace or an area under the management and control of an organisation…
Manual handling, the act of moving objects by hand, is a common task across various industries. While this type of work can be beneficial to workers and employers, it can also be a source of injury. The statistics on work-related injuries show that lifting, pushing, pulling, or bending was the most common cause of injury or illness, accounting for 24%…
A Victorian hospital is facing charges under the OHS Act after an aged care resident died following a reclining chair incident in October 2021.The elderly woman fell after the back of the chair detached as a worker tried to move it.The 93-year old woman succumbed to her injuries a week later. WorkSafe accuses the hospital of failing to ensure chairs us…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has recently reminded truck and light vehicle drivers to make road safety a priority.The regulator issued the reminder during this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August), a week-long event aimed at promoting road safety in Queensland.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said the regulator supports this yea…
Victorian workers at risk of silicosis will continue to access free health screening after WorkSafe extended its partnership with a Melbourne-based occupational respiratory clinic for a period of three years.The clinic has screened more than 600 stonemasons since it was launched. WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said, "This…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a transport company following the death of a worker in the state’s east.The 60-year-old man died after falling four metres from the top of a truck in January 2022.WorkSafe has charged the company with a single breach of the OHS Act for failing to provide a safe work environment.The parties will appear in court on…
Safe Work Australia has recently announced the release of a new data website that provides national occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation data ‘in an intuitive and user-friendly way.’In March, the federal safety agency released a beta version of the data website and requested feedback from key stakeholders.“The new website provides a…
WorkSafe WA inspectors are visiting aged care facilities to check that employers are complying with occupational health and safety regulations.Inspectors will focus on specific hazards in the industry, workplace violence and aggression and staff training.WorkSafe Deputy Commissioner Sally North said the program aims to help employers to develop sa…
A South Australia truckie has partnered with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to raise awareness about heavy vehicle safety.CJ has joined NHVR's We All Need Space campaign, where she shares online videos on heavy vehicle safety with her followers“As a kid, my dad let me sit in the trucks and go on the occasional trip with him, which is really…
A transport company has been fined $320,000 for workplace health and safety offences after a truck driver was killed by a B-double nearly three years ago.The truck driver was standing on a pile of wood debris when he was run over by a reversing truck. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.An investigation by WorkSafe revealed the company failed to im…
A total of 40 New Zealand workers have been fatally injured at work this year, latest WorkSafe statistics reveal.The Transport Postal and Warehousing experienced the highest number of fatal incidents, with 12 deaths, followed by Construction and Agriculture with 6 fatalities each.In 2022, there were 59 fatal occupational incidents in New…
WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance on working safely with cattle.The Beef Cattle Handling Safety Information reminds farmers to put safety first when handling cattle.According to WorkSafe, cattle handling is the second leading cause of farm deaths in Victoria. Statistics show four people have died in cattle incidents since 2018. On average, on…
A farmer sustained critical injuries after his tractor rolled, pinning him underneath for hours.Emergency services were called to a rural farm in Waikato on Monday morning to free the man aged in his 60s. Paramedics stabilised the man at the scene before a rescue chopper airlifted him to Waikato Hospital.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the meaning of ‘competent persons for asbestos-related tasks.’The safety agency invites all stakeholders including asbestos consultants, asbestos removalists, workers and construction and demolition companies to share their thoughts.“Under the model Work Health and Safety Regulations, only a “competent person”…
A growing number of professionals are finding themselves working alone in remote environments. Contractors such as gas engineers, surveyors, plumbers, and electricians are among the industries with the highest number of lone workers in Australia. As the trend of remote work continues to rise, so too does the need for employers to ensure the safety of t…
A Victorian trucking company has been fined for workplace safety breaches after two truck drivers sustained injuries in separate crashes.The company pleaded guilty to three violations of the Victorian OHS Act and was fined $110,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday.In June 2022, the company was convicted and fined $490,000 following the dea…
SafeWork SA is encouraging workers to take part in a National Work Health & Safety survey to help improve safety across Australian workplaces.SafeWork SA says the survey is ‘an opportunity for you to raise the flag on all the good (and bad) happening in health and safety at your work.’“The info you provide is anonymous, and it goes toward guiding r…
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert after a drilling offsider lost his arm in a mine incident two months ago.The incident happened at an underground mine on 19 June 2023.Investigations into the incident are ongoing. The Regulator says it will publish a report after concluding its investigations.For more information on the above safety…
One person was transported to hospital after reportedly falling from scaffolding in Dunedin.It is understood the person fell 4 metres from scaffolding on Friday morning.The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.Read the original article here.…
Several high-profile speakers including ‘a digital futurist, human communications expert and the Royal Australian Navy’s first female pilot’ have been lined up for this year’s Work Well Conference scheduled for October.The conference will be held in Brisbane during National Safe Work Month.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland lists ‘artificial intell…
A Victorian forklift operator has been charged following a 2021 fatal workplace incident.WorkSafe said the man was operating a forklift with an unsecured load when the load fell and fatally struck a worker.The 52-year old is facing two charges under the OHS Act for engaging in conduct that endangered the life of another worker and failing to take…
A truckie sustained serious injuries after his truck rolled on a dirt road in South East Queensland.LifeFlight said the truck driver managed to free himself from the vehicle, but collapsed a short time later. He was found by a passing driver. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at about 5.30am on Thursday morning.Queensla…
Safe Work NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will focus on falls and silica dust during a week-long safety inspection blitz in Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Inspectors will enlighten employers about their health and safety duties, identify work-related hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. According to statistics, since 2018, 20 construction wo…
Early this year, WHS ministers requested Safe Work Australia to conduct further analysis and discussions on a proposal to ban engineered stone in Australia.This week, Safe Work Australia presented a report to federal, state and territory WHS ministers with recommendations on options to ban engineered stone.“The Agency thanks the workers, PCBUs, employe…
The Work Health and Safety Commission has opened public consultation on a new code of practice for managing electrical risks in Western Australian workplaces.The code is designed to help employers and workers manage risks associated with electrical work.WHSC says the code “applies to all workplaces where a PCBU has management or control of electrical e…
A WorkSafe investigation has revealed that an explosion that injured five workers in central Auckland last year was a ‘workplace prank gone wrong.’In August 2022, a worker left a barbeque gas running overnight in a shipping container.The following day workers opened the container to start work.“They could smell gas, and one of the workers joked about i…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are visiting businesses across metropolitan Sydney to make sure manufacturers are managing risks associated with moving plant and machinery.SafeWork statistics show nearly 10 percent of all workplace deaths occur in the manufacturing industry. In 2021, seven percent of all occupational deaths were the result of being trapped by…
Employees spend a significant portion of their day at their desks. On average, workers spend approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes daily sitting at their desks. About 76% of their workday is seated, accounting for around 5 hours daily. In Australian work environments, it is typical to spend long periods of time seated.Office ergonomics is paramount, pla…
A person is being treated for a ‘serious hand injury’ following a workplace incident in Dunedin on Monday afternoon.Paramedics were called to the incident at Mosgiel just after 2.15pm.The worker was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.WorkSafe has been notified.Source: Stuff.…
An Alice Springs arborist has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by a wood chipper in November 2022.According to NT WorkSafe, workers were feeding tree branches into a wood chipper when the ‘chipper hood detached from the machine and struck one of the workers.’“NT WorkSafe investigation found the wood chipper was damaged almost two month…
A man was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a bull. The 60-year-old man was crushed by the animal on a rural property in central Queensland on Thursday morning.Ambulance paramedics stabilised the man prior to the arrival of the rescue chopper.He was airlifted by RACQ CapRescue to the Rockhampton Hospital for further treatment.Source: Perth…
The Department of Defence is facing charges after two soldiers were injured in a crocodile attack two years ago.The soldiers were swimming at Portland Roads in far north Queensland on 6 August 2021 when they were attacked by a 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile.They were taken to hospital with multiple injuries.The federal work health and safety regulator,…
A 25-year-old man has been killed in a workplace incident in Melbourne.WorkSafe Victoria said the man was crushed between a steel roof beam and an elevating work platform on Thursday morning.The man died in hospital.The safety watchdog confirmed it was conducting an investigation into the cause of the incident.Originally published on the Work…
WorkSafe has opened an investigation after a man suffered fatal electrocution at an Auckland worksite on August 5.The man died after a raised crane contacted powerlines.Emergency services performed CPR but they could not save the man.He died at the scene.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released an updated checklist to help employers meet their WHS consultation duties.“If you’re a PCBU, you must consult with workers (and any health and safety representatives) and other duty holders to manage WHS risks,” Safe Work Australia said.The federal safety agency states that this WHS consultation checklist will help empl…
The Western Australian Government has launched two programs to help improve workplace safety and promote cultural change in the state’s resources sector. ‘The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT' campaign reminds everyone that harassment and bullying has no place in the resources sector.Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston said, “The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT campaig…
Two firefighters sustained injuries while clearing a crash scene on a Melbourne Freeway on Thursday night.The firefighters were called to the scene following a truck rollover.One firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital suffering upper body injuries.The other firefighter did not require hospitalisation.Read the…
The NSW Resources Regulator reminds mine operators to submit their work health and safety reports.The NSW Resources Regulator said, “The annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine operators to submit.” Section 126 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and…
A man suffered serious injuries following a tree lopping incident on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.The 48-year-old man was clearing trees in Broadbeach when a power pole fell on him at about 9am. Reports indicated the power pole was struck by a falling branch.Paramedics treated the man for multiple injuries before taking him to the Gold Coast Univer…
A Victorian forklift operator has been sentenced for working while receiving workers compensation benefits.The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to one count of workers compensation fraud after he was found working as a driver while receiving compensation payments.The man was ordered to repay more than $48 000 to the Vi…
Chemical spills can devastate the environment, wildlife, and human health. A research paper on Australia's National Maritime Chemical Spill Risk Assessment mentions an average of 215 accidents per year, resulting in 37 lives lost. Furthermore, the environment can suffer long-term impacts such as soil and water contamination if spills are not appro…
South Australia plans to ban the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products to protect workers from dust related diseases.The new regulations will make it an offence for any employer to allow or direct workers to cut engineered stones without implementing dust control measures.The regulations will commence on 1 September 2023 and will be enfo…
Two young girls are recovering in hospital after falling from their horses in rural Queensland.The teenage girls were reportedly thrown from their horses while riding on a Deep Creek property on Saturday morning.Workers at the property found one of the girls lying unconscious and alerted emergency crews. The girl was flown to Queensland Children’s Hosp…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Australian country music singer James Blundell to spread word about road safety.“After touring for the past 35 years, I’ve clocked thousands of kilometres travelling right across the country,” said the singer.“Along the way, I’ve witnessed and experienced my fair share of close calls, drivi…
Safe Work Australia has published the latest work-related fatalities data for 2023.The data reveals 91 fatal workplace injuries have been recorded in Australia so far this year.Transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded 28 fatal incidents, followed by Construction, with 20 fatalities. The new figures show 12 workers in the Agricu…
NT WorkSafe reminds solar installers that poor installation of DC isolators can lead to fire.In a recent safety alert, the safety regulator urges solar PV installers and electricians to “ensure the installation option selected is appropriate for the location of the DC isolator and the ingress protection of the isolator isn’t compromised during ins…
WorkCover has launched a pilot program to help reduce forklift-related injuries in the North Queensland region.The Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative aims to support Queenslanders who have been injured in forklift incidents.According to WorkCover statistics, more than 700 forklift-related injuries are reported in Queens…
WorkSafe Victoria has joined forces with Solar Victoria to develop new fact sheets to protect solar installers from workplace falls. “The seven fact sheets cover safety at height, edge protection, manual handling of heavy and bulky items, ladder safety, working near asbestos containing materials, safe work practices using elevating work plat…
New South Wales Work Health and Safety Minister Sophie Cotsis calls on the state’s workplace health and safety regulator to step up efforts to protect workers amid a rise in injuries and fatalities. Last week, three young workers suffered serious injuries after falling at construction sites in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands.One of the worke…
A Melbourne manufacturer has been fined $40,000 after an employee lost four fingers in a workplace incident.The company pleaded guilty to one count of failing to maintain a safe plant and was fined at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court last week.The incident occurred in October 2020 when the worker was using a press machine to make muffler caps. Work…
A person has died after a farm vehicle crashed on a property in New Zealand's South Island.Emergency services raced to the incident at St Arnaud at around 7.20pm on Tuesday evening.The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene.WorkSafe is investigating.Source: New Zealand Herald…
Safe Work NSW has commenced investigations after a tradie died from injuries sustained in a workplace fall. The 20-year-old man sustained critical injuries after falling at a construction site in Burradoo.He was flown to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition soon after the incident.He died on Thursday.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia has released new guidance materials to help workers control the WHS risks of working from home.Safe Work Australia said workplace health and safety regulations ‘apply when workers work from home just as they do in traditional workplaces such as offices.’The guidance provides practical steps on how to fulfil your WHS obligations when…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently conducted an awareness campaign on road safety following reports of a high number of incidents involving mobile plant and machinery on mine roads over the past year.The regulator said it ‘engaged with more than 9,500 mine workers and supervisors” during the 10 day campaign.“Forty-five inspectors delivered 191 pr…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public comments on ways to improve the incident notification framework.The framework notifies WHS regulators of serious occupational incidents and ‘helps to support compliance with WHS laws’ to prevent work-related incidents.Safe Work Australia said, “The incident notification framework is focussed on identifying specific…
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to make safety a priority when using elevating work platforms (EWPs) after a worker died and another sustained injuries in separate incidents involving EWP.The safety regulator said both workers were pinned between the EWP and a fixed structure.WorkSafe says the risk of injury increases when working near overhead struc…
A Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) serves as detailed instructions outlining how to perform a task or activity safely. SOPs are useful for any routine, repeated process and are crucial for maintaining workplace health and safety. They provide a stable reference point for all Work Health and Safety (WHS) duties, and their enforcement is mandatory withi…
The latest WorkSafe WA’s Agriculture Industry Fatality Report reveals there were 18 occupational deaths in the Western Australian agriculture industry from 2019 to June 2023.WorkSafe said the report ‘provides a valuable insight into the types and causes of work-related traumatic injury fatalities within the industry.’The report shows tractors and&…
A Perth electrical worker has been found deceased in a home’s roof space, prompting safety regulators to launch an investigation. The 24-year-old man died while working at a property in Perth’s south and his bodywas discovered on Saturday morning.Western Australia's Director of Energy Safety Saj Abdoolakhan reminded property owners to ensure elec…
A construction worker is being treated in hospital after falling from height south of Sydney.A man in his 20s was treated by paramedics at the worksite in Kiama on Thursday afternoon.He was later airlifted to hospital for further care.SafeWork NSW is investigating.Read the full article here.…
The NSW Resources Regulator seeks stakeholder input to help improve safety in the State’s mining industry.The regulator has released its Vehicle Interaction Discussion Paper and wants to hear your suggestions on the steps the regulator can take to protect mine workers involved in vehicle interactions.Peter Day, Executive Director for the NSW Resources…
A pilot has been injured after his light plane crashed north-northeast of Adelaide on Wednesday afternoon.The aircraft went down around 5pm on a property in Mulyungarie near the NSW border.The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious injuries.Recreational Aviation Australia is conducting an inves…
A New Zealand worker has been killed in an incident involving a conveyor belt on Thursday morning.The incident happened at a fertiliser factory in Mount Maunganui.Police and emergency crews were scrambled to the scene shortly before noon.The worker died at the scene, according to police.WorkSafe will investigate the incident.Read the full story&nb…
A person was seriously injured after being pinned under a fallen tree in the South Burnett region.The person suffered leg injuries after being struck by the tree on Tuesday afternoon.A rescue chopper flew the injured person to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.The above story was first published here.…
WorkSafe NZ reminds quad bike riders to check and service quad bike drive belts regularly after a farm manager was fatally injured in a quad bike rollover.Early investigations revealed the drive belt on the quad bike had broken.“Ordinarily when the drive belt breaks, the quad bike’s wheels would keep rolling whether or not they were in gear,” WorkSafe…
A worker is fighting for his life in the hospital after falling from scaffolding at a Brisbane construction site.The 54-year-old man reportedly fell between six to ten metres onto concrete on Tuesday afternoon.Emergency crews used a crane to rescue the injured man.He was rushed to the Princess Alexandra Hospital and remains in critical condition.Workpl…
Preparations for this year’s bushfire season are currently underway with Energy Network and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) urging land owners to prioritise safety when conducting hazard reduction burns near electrical assets.Ergon Work Group Leader Craig Maddy said, “More than a dozen powerpoles were brought down by landowner’s burns…
It is shocking and saddening that slavery persists today despite the many strides made in human rights over the past century. In many ways, this crisis of human trafficking and forced labour is even more insidious and difficult to confront than the overt forms of slavery that plagued our past. It is a problem that affects millions worldwide, often leav…
SafeWork SA reminds manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals that GHS 7 is the only system used to classify and label hazardous chemicals in Australia.South Australia adopted the Seventh Revised Edition of the GHS (GHS 7) on 1 January 2023.“GHS 7 is now the only system that PCBUs manufacturing or importing hazardous substances must use to cla…
A tree removal company has been fined a record $2.025 million dollars after a worker died in a wood chipper incident in 2019.The 40-year-old man suffered fatal injuries while working for the company at a school ground in Lindfield on 7 September 2019.The court heard that the machine was defective and there was no one to supervise the workers. The comp…
WorkSafe is investigating a fatal workplace incident in Carnegie.A 39-year-old man was fatally injured after being run over by a car on Wednesday.WorkSafe said the man was “inspecting a stormwater drain when he was run over by a resident who was attempting to park their car”So far this year, 36 Victorians have suffered fatal work injuries.Source:&…
Safe Work Australia has released a new snapshot highlighting the causes of occupational injuries and illnesses suffered by apprentices and trainees in the construction and manufacturing industries.The WHS outcomes for apprentices and trainees snapshot shows more than two-thirds of all serious workers’ compensation claims were lodged by appren…
A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a quad bike incident in Western Australia.The girl died after being thrown from the vehicle on Saturday afternoon.Police said the girl was a passenger on the quad bike.A male rider suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.Source: Perth Now.…
A man was seriously injured after crashing his quad bike in the South Burnett region on Friday.The man in his 20s was treated by paramedics before being flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for further treatment.Seven Australians have died in quad bike incidents this year.Read the original article on Seven News.…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is working with the agricultural industry to promote heavy vehicle safety during National Farm Safety Week.National Farm Safety Week aims to raise awareness of the importance of working safely on farms.The 2023 theme, ‘Stay on the safe side’, encourages motorists to share the road with agricultural vehic…
Energy Safe Victoria reminds electrical workers to ensure they turn off power before starting work after a Melbourne worker was injured in a switchboard explosion early this month. The electrician was working on a switchboard when he reportedly pierced an electrical cable triggering an explosion.He was transported to hospital with serious burns.“W…
Latest Safe Work Australia data indicates 78 Australian workers died on the job in the first six months of this year, with 26 of the fatalities occurring in the Transport, postal & warehousing industry.The figures show the Construction industry lost 16 workers, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10 workers and Mining 7 workers.The data reveals the…
A company has been fined $525,000 after a worker was fatally crushed by a steel beam at a Sydney worksite three years ago.The worker died after a 9000kg steel beam fell on him in July 2020. Workers were using a mobile crane to move the steel beam when the incident occurred.The company was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to workplace health a…
SafeWork SA inspectors are visiting businesses in the stone fabrication industry to ensure employers are protecting workers from exposure to silica dust.The inspectors will issue notices where they believe a business has breached silica safety regulations.SafeWork SA Executive Director Glenn Farrell said exposure to silica dust can lead to serious heal…
Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to protect individuals from the hazards associated with machinery and equipment. Adhering to local safety regulations and standards that mandate machinery guardi…
This week is National Farm Safety Week, and FarmSafe Australia has released its Safer Farms 2023 report which reveals agriculture remains Australia’s most hazardous occupation.The report shows 55 farm workers died on the job in 2022. According to FarmSafe, 64% of these fatalities were caused by farm vehicles.FarmSafe Australia says tractors are the big…
Safe Work Australia has created a campaign website to provide health and safety information to food delivery workers.Statistics show 10 food delivery workers have been killed at work since 2019.“It’s important food delivery workers understand what they can do to be safe at work, as well as who they can talk to about work health and safety, so they can…
An Adelaide college has been fined $420,000 after a student drowned on a school trip in March 2021.The 16-year-old student drowned after jumping into the water to rescue a fellow student. A SafeWork SA investigation found the students were not given life jackets and non-slip shoes.The school pleaded guilty in the South Australian Employments Tribunal (…
Three helicopter tour operators have recently entered guilty pleas to amended charges following the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption.WorkSafe filed charges against the three companies after a nearly 12 month-long investigation.“The survivors, and the family and whānau of those who passed, will be in many people’s thoughts today,” says WorkSafe Chief…
A worker was rushed to hospital after a crane struck a power pole, causing an explosion in Melbourne.The incident happened on Friday morning.The crane operator was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.WorkSafe has been notified and will investigate the incident.Originally published on Perth Now.…
Ergon Energy urges farm machinery operators to exercise caution around powerlines.The electricity distributor says there were 57 incidents involving farm machinery contacting powerlines in Queensland last year.“The majority of these contacts were with our high-voltage overhead powerlines. It really sends a chill through me just thinking about it,”…
ACT businesses are reminded that the law requires them to inform WorkSafe ACT of any sexual assault incident that occurs in their workplace.WorkSafe ACT issued the reminder following reports of workplace sexual assault in the ACT last week.Canberra's workplace safety regulator says under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws; workplace sexual assa…
A popular Western Australian truck driver has joined forces with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to promote heavy vehicle safety, as part of the regulator’s campaign dubbed ‘We All Need Space.’Glenn Kendall says “The message is simple – we need space to keep you safe.”“Truck drivers often feel like they’re fighting for every inch of the roa…
An investigation is underway after a mine worker suffered serious injuries while working on a drilling machine in Central West New South Wales.The NSW Resources Regulator has released a preliminary report following the incident on 19 June 2023.The machine was being used in underground mining.The Regulator said it will investigate the cause…
A worker has died after an incident at a solar farm near Wellington.The 41-year-old man reportedly collapsed at the farm in Wuuluman on Wednesday morning.Police and NSW ambulance paramedics attended but the man couldn’t be saved.SafeWork NSW is aware of the incident.Read the original article here.…
WorkSafe has filed charges against a crane company for breaching the Victorian OHS Act after a mobile crane collapsed at a Parkville construction site in July 2021.Victoria’s workplace health and safety watchdog accuses the company of failing to provide a safe working environment contrary to section 26(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.…
Safe Work Australia urges workplaces to host a SafeTea event during National Safe Work Month in October.National Safe Work Month is held every October to remind Australians to make health and safety a priority at work.The federal safety agency says SafeTea is about coming together to talk about health and safety at work.Safe Work Australia said, “SafeT…
Workplace fatigue is an often overlooked but severe issue that can significantly impact worker safety and productivity. According to a study conducted by Monash University, fatigue-related diminished alertness contributes to nearly 10,000 severe workplace injuries in Australia each year. This figure underscores the critical need for effective strategie…
A woman suffered a leg fracture after she fell from her horse while mustering in South West Queensland.The incident happened on a private property in the Maranoa region on Friday afternoon.The LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) was called in to treat and airlift the injured rider at around 5.30pm.The rider was flown to a Roma hospital in a…
SafeWork SA inspectors are blitzing residential construction sites this week to ensure employers are protecting workers from fall hazards and the worksites have clean toilets.Last year, SafeWork SA was notified of 77 serious work-related fall injuries, with the construction industry accounting for 59 of these injuries. SafeWork SA Executive Director G…
NT WorkSafe is warning about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning when using fuel-powered (petrol/LPG/Diesel) forklifts in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.The safety regulator issued the alert after two workers suffered carbon monoxide poisoning while working in a cool room. Workers were using an LPG fuelled forklift in the cool room.“There is a…
A man was fatally injured after being struck by machinery in Cairns on Friday afternoon.Emergency crews responded to reports of a workplace incident in Portsmith just before 3pm.The man in his 60s was rushed to hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.Police and workplace safety authorities have launched investigations into the incident.Read more …
A man was seriously injured after getting stuck in a machine at an Auckland workplace.Emergency services rushed to the incident in Otara at about 8:30am on Saturday morning.They freed the man and took him to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.WorkSafe will investigate the incident.The above article was originally published here.…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a fatal workplace incident at a Brisbane business.A solar panel maintenance worker plunged 5m through the roof of a building in Wynnum on June 29. The man, 43, was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he later died.Read the original article here.…
A Melbourne metal company has been fined for breaching workplace safety regulations after a worker was crushed to death in February 2021.The company was fined $280,000 after pleading guilty to failing to provide and maintain safe plant.The worker was found trapped between a machine and a table. He sustained serious crush injuries and was pronounced dea…
Work has been suspended at a Newcastle construction site following the death of a worker on Wednesday morning.A 20-year-old man was crushed to death at about 9am.SafeWork NSW inspectors issued the prohibition notice on Thursday morning.The man was pinned underneath a reinforced steel column, according to ABC News."SafeWork NSW has placed a non-disturba…
Safe Work Australia has recently released new work health and safety data on its beta site.Safe Work Australia said, “the initial release in March 2023 published dashboards for our key datasets including work-related fatalities, workers’ compensation, WHS prosecutions as well as 2 industry data sets - agriculture and road transport.”“We received positi…
The ACT Government has announced the release of a new Asbestos Advice Notice.The updated Notice took effect on 1 July 2023.The notice provides details on where you can find asbestos at home and applies to homes built prior to1990.WorkSafe ACT said the updated Notice will help improve workplace health and safety and reduce the risk of exposure to asbest…
Federal work health and safety regulator Comcare has launched a new program to tackle workplace mental health stigma.According to Comcare, stigma can prevent an employee from seeking help from a qualified mental health professional.The Mental Notes program aims to “raise awareness of mental health-related stigma, increase manager/supervisor knowledge a…
A man has died following a workplace incident at a Newcastle construction site.The incident happened on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics treated the 20 year-old man at the scene before rushing him to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. SafeWork NSW is investigating the cause of the incident.Read the full story on the ABC News webs…
The cleaning industry employs individuals in multiple capacities to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in different settings. This industry in Australia has three main categories — Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Cleaning. There are many niche services under these broad segments.Like any other industry, the cleaning industry has inherent hazards.…
A woman sustained facial injuries after she fell from her horse in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday afternoon.The incident happened on a property in Kumbia shortly before 1pm.A rescue chopper airlifted the injured woman to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.The above article was originally published here.…
The New South Wales Resources Regulator has published its compliance priorities for the last half of 2023.The Resources Regulator’s compliance priorities for July to December 2023 include ‘heavy vehicle interaction, ventilation management and helping small mines to comply with new rehabilitation requirements.’The regulator will also conduct inspections…
WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the risks of working with conveyor belts after a worker suffered fatal injuries after getting caught in a conveyor belt.WorkSafe says the conveyor belt was manufactured overseas and was not adequately guarded to prevent workers from accessing moving parts. “Conveyor belt systems are used on poultry farms to transport e…
A pilot died after his light plane crashed into powerlines and caught alight in far west NSW.Emergency services responded to reports of a light plane crash in Tilpa at around 12.10pm on Monday afternoon.The pilot, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.An investigation has been launched into the cause of the incident.Read more on News…
Farming businesses in Coffs Harbour were visited by SafeWork NSW inspectors last week to ensure their employees are working in a safe environment.During the two-day blitz, SafeWork inspectors focused on safety around vehicles and machinery, fall risks, chemical safety and lone worker safety.“This targeted compliance program is about work…
The NHVR has partnered with comedian Jimmy Rees in its latest campaign to promote truck safety on Australian roads.The campaign, christened ‘We All Need Space’ urges motorists to drive safely around trucks.“While the average driver might not spend much time considering what it means to drive safely around trucks, as a dad that likes caravanning during…
A worker has died in hospital after a workplace incident in western Sydney.The man in his 30s was critically injured after pallets fell on him at a Minchinbury business on Tuesday afternoon.He died in hospital on Wednesday.Two other workers were transported to hospital after the incident.SafeWork NSW has been advised.Read the full story here.…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a garbage truck driver was fatally crushed by his own vehicle in Melbourne.WorkSafe said the truck rolled forward and trapped the driver between a post and a wall on Monday morning.The latest fatality brings the Victorian workplace death toll in 2023 to 29. Originally published on the WorkSafe Victoria…
Data from Safe Work Australia shows seven Australians have died in quad bike related incidents this year, with the youngest victim being a four-year old girl who was killed in a quad bike rollover in south west Queensland this month.Three of the fatalities occurred in New South Wales, while the remaining four fatalities were in Queensland, Northern Ter…
Manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals in Australia are now required to use the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7). The two-year transition period to adopt GH7 commenced on 1 January 2021 and ended on 31 December 2022. “GHS 7 is now the only system to classify newly manufactured and im…
A pilot has been killed after his helicopter crashed while mustering on a remote Northern Territory cattle station.The 65-year-old man’s Robinson R22 helicopter crashed on Tuesday afternoon about 650km south west of Katherine.The pilot who was the sole occupant of the aircraft died at the scene.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investiga…
A man died in a farm incident in northern Victoria on Friday afternoon.The 38-year-old man was fatally crushed while working on a skid steer loader at Nathalia.WorkSafe has opened an investigation into the incident. Read the original article on Seven News.…
Woodworking is a timeless craft that has shaped the world around us for centuries. The demand for carpenters and joiners continues to rise in Australia, with a projected job growth of 11.7% by 2024. This calls for the crucial prioritising of woodworking safety. The construction industry, expected to grow at 6.8% annually over the next five years, prese…
Safe Work Australia has released the latest work-related fatality figures for 2023. Transport, postal & warehousing remains the most dangerous industry in Australia with 24 occupational deaths.The Construction industry ranks second with 13 fatalities, Agriculture, forestry & fishing, with 8 fatalities comes third, while Mining with 7 fatalities…
Four workers sustained facial burns following an explosion at a Queensland factory on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were scrambled to Kay McDuff Drive in Thabeban just after 2pm following the explosion.The workers were transported to Bundaberg Hospital for treatment. WorkSafe Queensland is investigating the incident.Read the original article her…
A construction company has been prosecuted by the federal safety regulator after a worker suffered serious injuries at a Perth army base. During the incident on 7 June 2017, the worker was struck by a 200kg truss frame leading to a toe amputation.Several workers were lifting a steel truss with a crane when the incident took place.Comcare investigated t…
Safe Work Australia has developed a new Model Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks of tower cranes in workplaces.Some of the risks associated with crane operations include contact with machinery or overhead powerlines, falls from height, collapse and fatigue.Safe Work Australia said the Model Code of Practice “provides practical guidan…
A company has been sentenced for safety breaches in New Zealand following the death of a worker in February 2020.The worker was trying to free a ‘jammed carton in a blast freezer’ when a frame fell on him.The 61 year-old man was working alone at the time of the incident.WorkSafe NZ investigated the incident and found the company failed in its duty of p…
Safe Work NSW has issued a warning to employers about the dangers of industrial gates after two workers were killed and several others injured in incidents involving industrial gates in the span of five years. The safety watchdog reminds employers to ensure industrial gates are inspected regularly.“A lack of maintenance can cause them to fall or becom…
A man has been airlifted to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after he fell from his horse in far western Queensland.The man in his 40s reportedly suffered a pelvis injury after being thrown from the horse.The rescue helicopter was tasked to the incident west of Boulia just before 5pm on Friday afternoon.He was flown to Mount Isa Hospital…
Mine operations at a central west New South Wales mine were temporarily halted after a man sustained serious injuries in a workplace incident on Monday night.The incident happened at a mine site south of Orange. The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment.The NSW Resources Regulator has been advised.Read the or…
A light plane has crashed in northern Western Australia, seriously injuring the pilot.The aircraft crashed on a highway as the pilot attempted to land at Derby Airport on Tuesday afternoon.The pilot suffered serious injuries while his sole passenger reportedly escaped unhurt.Both were taken to Derby Hospital.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will…
A farm vehicle rolled on a North Otago farm Monday morning, injuring two people.Emergency services were called to a farm in Kakanui at about 10am.Ambulance paramedics transported one person to Oamaru Hospital, while another was flown to Dunedin Hospital by a rescue chopper. Emergency services said three people escaped unhurt.WorkSafe is aware of the in…
A young girl sustained fatal injuries on Saturday afternoon after a quad bike crash in Queensland.The four-year-old suffered serious injuries after rolling her quad bike at a property in Isla.She died while undergoing treatment at Toowoomba Hospital.Another child suffered an arm injury during the incidentShe was taken to hospital for treatment.Read the…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has flown a man to hospital, after he was injured in an incident involving a tractor in South-East Queensland.The man was operating a tractor in the Scenic Rim region when the vehicle struck a tree branch. He became trapped between the tractor and the branch following the Sunday morning incident.The man in his…
In 2021, Australia recorded a total of 169 worker fatalities due to workplace accidents. Additionally, a report comparing survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's data shows that in 2021-22, 3.9% of employed people experienced a work-related injury or illness, down from 4.2% in 2017-18 and 6.4% in 2005-06. On average, jus…
A construction company manager was recently found guilty of failing to provide a safe work environment after a teen worker fell to his death at a Perth construction site. The 17-year-old man was working on a roof in January 2017 when he fell through a gap. A Magistrate court judge said the fatal incident happened with the manager’s “consent or was attr…
A man has been killed in a farm incident in central Victoria.The incident happened on Sunday afternoon.The 64-year old died after hay bales fell on him at a farm in Greendale. Source Nine News.…
Latest statistics from WorkSafe New Zealand show a total of 32 fatal occupational incidents have been reported to the safety watchdog this year. Transport, Postal and Warehousing and Construction have each recorded six fatal incidents. The figures indicate five fatal incidents have occurred to workers in the Agriculture industry this year. The Agricul…
A tour company has pleaded guilty to two charges under several sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 following the Whakaari/White Island eruption. “The significance of these pleas can’t be understated. The survivors and the families of those tourists and workers who died or were seriously harmed will carry this impact for the rest of their…
A Perth teen has died in hospital after a workplace incident on Thursday morning.The 16-year-old boy was severely injured while working at a Welshpool business at around 8am.He was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.WorkSafe is investigating the fatal incident.The above article was originally published here.…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says its latest work diary blitz at the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station (HVSS) served as a timely reminder for truckies to ensure they have their work diaries at all times. NHVR Director of Operations Central Region Brett Patterson said 18 heavy vehicle operators were penalised for work diary related bre…
A waste management company faces a fine of up to $1.5 million after a worker sustained ‘multiple fractures and lacerations’ to his fingers in a workplace incident in Canberra two years ago.The company faces a single charge under Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) for failing to provide adequate training and a safe system of work for…
A mine worker has been killed in an incident in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.Workplace safety watchdog, WorkSafe confirmed the incident happened on Monday morning.WA police visited the scene and will prepare a report for the coroner.Source: Nine News.…
A Melbourne frame manufacturer was fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when a 200kg load of steel beams fell on her.The company had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of failing to provide a safe work environment after the July 2020 incident.According to WorkSafe Victoria, the worker was using a crane to ‘lift and load steel beams onto a…
In 2021-2022, eight incidents resulted in nine fatalities due to electrical causes in Australia and New Zealand. The rate of deaths per million people (DMP) was 0.29, an increase of 0.26 DMP compared to the previous year. Knowing the risks associated with electricity and how to manage those risks is essential for any workplace.This article will di…
WorkSafe NZ has charged an Otago-based company after a truck driver was fatally injured in a workplace incident more than six years ago.The company faces two charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act after the man was struck by a front end loader in Bluff on February 24, 2017.New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator accuses the company of failing…
The latest figures released by Safe Work Australia show the Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry has recorded six fatalities so far this year, 14 fewer than at the same time last year.Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Australia, and is a high priority industry under the Australian Work Health and Safety(WHS) Strategy 2023-203…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently kicked off a campaign urging truckies to carry their work diaries.The regulator urged drivers passing through the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station (HVSS) in New South Wales to ensure they have their National Written Work Diary (WWD) after 120 drivers were penalised for not carrying their work dia…
A man suffered serious burns to his arms and legs in a workplace incident at an Adelaide hotel on Friday evening.Police said the man in his 20s was refuelling a heating device at the time of the incident.He was transported to Royal Adelaide Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.SafeWork SA has been notified.Originally published on Seven Ne…