A woman was flown to the hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter following a farming incident in southern Queensland on Saturday afternoon.
The LifeFlight helicopter was dispatched at 1:47 PM to a farm in the Southern Downs Region, where it landed in a paddock adjacent to the scene of the incident.
It is understood the woman was caught in machinery for…
Following an incident in which a worker sustained injuries at a Central Queensland mine, the state’s resources safety and health regulator has issued a safety alert to the mines across the state.
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) says it is probing the incident that happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 20, in which…
Safe Work Australia has published the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms.
This model code serves as a practical resource for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders on how to address health and safety risks associated with elevating work platforms, according to Safe Work Australia.
The new model code aims to help PCBUs and other duty ho…
A man was killed in a tractor-related incident in western Victoria this past Saturday.
According to reports, the 64-year-old was using the tractor and an attachment for baling hay before he was located in a gully track, where he sustained significant injuries to his legs and pelvis around 11:30pm.
WorkSafe reported that investigators were present at t…
As efforts to clean up and rescue continue in areas affected by the storm, New Zealand’s workplace safety watchdog reminds employees to be mindful of the risks that arise in the wake of severe weather incidents.
Various parts of New Zealand are facing challenges such as flooding, landslips, downed electrical lines, debris, and waterlogged terrai…
A man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a quad bike crash in central west NSW.
Emergency crews were called to the incident south of Orange on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the quad bike rider became trapped after the vehicle rolled into a dry stream bed.
Ambulance paramedics provided care to the 81-year-old man, but he unfortunately succumbed…
The NSW Resources Regulator has published its primary compliance priorities and assessment initiatives for the next half year.
The regulator said these priorities focus on ensuring continuous safety and sustainability in the State’s mining sector.
The Regulator mentioned that they make these priorities public to support the industry and the comm…
A safety alert has been issued by NT WorkSafe after a worker suffered severe injuries late Wednesday afternoon from an excavator bucket that fell at a construction site in Darwin.
Preliminary inquiries conducted by NT WorkSafe revealed alarming parallels with a work-related incident that occurred in 2019, which led to the fatality of a 30-year-old emp…
WorkSafe is encouraging businesses operating in areas affected by weather conditions to put in place comprehensive procedures to protect their workforce, as red rain alerts continue to be in effect in certain areas of the North Island.
According to WorkSafe, any outdoor work that is not essential ought to be delayed.
WorkSafe’s Acting Northern R…
The federal workplace health and safety regulator is seeking input on how to enhance the safety of earthmoving equipment used for lifting tasks.
“We are seeking your views on the potential reform options outlined in our discussion paper, available on the Consultation Hub,” Safe Work Australia stated.
“These options may evolve based o…
WorkSafe Victoria will announce the winners for the 36th annual WorkSafe Awards at an event scheduled for 26 February at the Plaza Ballroom.
According to the Victorian workplace safety regulator, a total of 22 finalists have been selected from 95 nominations across seven award categories, each acknowledging outstanding achievements in occupational hea…
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after the fatality of a road worker who was hit by a vehicle in the central North Island on Tuesday morning.
Emergency responders attended to the tragic collision on Taihape-Napier Rd shortly after 11:20am.
Police said the worker died at the scene.
The driver also sustained injuries, according to police.
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