A man was flown to a hospital after being injured while stuck in a silo in rural Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a property in Eurombah at about 1.50pm on Sunday.
It came after reports that an elderly man was trapped while working in a fertiliser silo.
Firefighters were able to rescue the man after five hours.
He was attended to at…
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after a worker lost their life in a forklift incident at a Melbourne warehouse on Sunday.
WorkSafe said the man, aged 62, was positioned in a metal stillage elevated by forklift tines when the stillage became unbalanced and descended approximately 2.5 meters to the ground.
The man suffered severe head injuries a…
SafeWork SA has introduced a fresh campaign focused on businesses dealing with lead to ensure the well-being and safety of their workers.
In the next year, SafeWork SA inspectors will carry out work site inspections and audits in response to lead risk notifications to ensure businesses are fulfilling their legal obligations.
The safety regulator has i…
SafeWork NSW is urging both employers and employees to be aware of the dangers associated with working with or in proximity to electricity, in light of a troubling increase in fatalities and severe injuries.
Electrocution ranks as the second primary cause of traumatic deaths in construction within New South Wales, while incidents of electric shock may…
Safe Work Australia has published its Research and Evaluation Strategy, which delineates the objectives and priorities steering the safety agency’s national research agenda.
Safe Work Australia states that workers, businesses, regulators, and policymakers encounter intricate, varied challenges as industries change, demographics shift, technologi…
Farming can be rewarding and challenging, but whether it's considered a safe job depends on various factors. Working on Farms involves heavy machinery, animals, and sometimes hazardous chemicals. This can pose a range of risks to farmer's health and safety. However, with proper training, equipment, and safety protocols in place, the risks of farm work…
When disaster strikes, how prepared is your business in keeping your workers safe and your operations running? From bushfires to cyberattacks, emergencies can take many forms - and they often come without warning. That’s why emergency preparedness and business continuity planning are no longer just good business practice, they’re essential…
A man in his 50s was flown to the hospital after sustaining injuries in a bobcat-related incident on Sunday afternoon.
At 3:42pm, the LifeFlight rescue helicopter was called to a property in the Gladstone region.
The LifeFlight aeromedical crew partnered with local QAS paramedics to provide treatment for the patient's leg injury.
The man was flown to…
The Queensland Government has unveiled the new 2026 farm safety calendar competition to increase awareness of possible safety risks on farms and in rural areas.
The competition that integrates artistic creativity with significant safety messages is now accessible to all primary school children in Queensland, ranging from Prep to Year 6.
Deputy Premier…
SafeWork SA is commencing a range of compliance initiatives focused on various industries due to a surge in workplace deaths this year.
To date, there have been 22 deaths attributed to workplace incidents in the current financial year.
The new campaigns focus on the priority sectors of Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing, Transport, Forestry, and…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has embarked on a month-long nationwide safety campaign aimed at eliminating unsafe driving habits in the waste and construction sectors.
Paul Salvati, the Chief Operations Officer of NHVR said ‘Operation Sapphire’ will concentrate on significant safety hazards present in the waste and constructi…
WorkSafe Victoria is implementing a rigorous enforcement policy to avert serious falls from heights, with numerous construction companies referred for possible legal measures in the initial months of this year.
The workplace safety regulator has reported that, so far this year, 18 incidents related to fall risks are undergoing detailed investigation w…
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