Rider Dies After Quad Bike Crash in Canterbury
A rider has died after rolling their quad bike in New Zealand's South Island on Saturday night, according to news reports from Canterbury.
Summary: Police confirmed a fatal quad-bike crash occurred in Methven, Canterbury, at around 10.30pm on Saturday. The rider passed away at the scene, and an investiga…
Curtain Falls on Global Workplace Safety and Health Congress in Sydney
The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, which brought together more than 3000 delegates from 127 countries, concluded on Thursday. This landmark global workplace health and safety congress drew professionals from across the world to discuss shared challenges in workpl…
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New psychological health regulations set to take effect in South Australia
New WHS regulations designed to help South Australian businesses prevent work-related psychological injuries and diseases will take effect this month. These new regulations to help prevent work-related psychological injuries mark a significant step forward for mental he…
WA Backs Ban on Engineered Stone to Protect Worker Health
The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis, a preventable lung disease linked to silica dust exposure.
A recent Safe Work Australia report recommended a national ban on engineered stone use, citing serious health risks associa…
Qld Mines Urged to Put Safety First During Storm Season
Queensland's mine safety watchdog is warning sites across the resources sector to prioritise worker safety as storm season approaches. Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is encouraging mine operators throughout the industry to ensure adequate safety measures are in place before severe…
Essential Energy Reveals 2023 Electricity Safety Week Competition Winners
NSW electricity distributor Essential Energy has announced winners of its 2023 Electricity Safety Week competition, recognising young safety champions from across the community.
More than 800 students from over 850 schools took part in the annual contest, submitting entries des…
NSW Resources Regulator Lists Compliance Priorities for January–June 2024
NSW Resources Regulator has announced its compliance priorities for January–June 2024, outlining eight focus areas that will guide inspection and audit activity across the state's mining sector for the first half of the year.
According to the regulator, publishing this document…
Sydney hosts global workplace health and safety congress this week, welcoming the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work to the city.
The event brings together 3000 delegates from more than 125 countries to discuss workplace health and safety, risk prevention, and best practice management across every major industry sector.
What Is the Worl…
Safe Work Australia's Quarterly Newsletter Published for November
Safe Work Australia's Quarterly newsletter has been published for the November edition, giving safety professionals a clear snapshot of the federal agency's recent priorities. The update covers leadership changes, asbestos policy, and fresh workplace health statistics.
Below is a summa…
A study of international university student workers in Australia found that 61% of them had yet to receive any safety training before they started working. Up to four in every five new workers need safety training, according to it. Orientation and initial training are critical for these newcomers as they often have little knowledge about workplace safe…
New Online Course Aims to Protect NSW Workers From Asbestos Exposure
SafeWork NSW has launched a new online course to train workers on how to protect themselves from asbestos exposure. Designed for anyone who may encounter asbestos on the job, this free online asbestos awareness course equips workers, supervisors, and site staff with practical knowled…
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Construction industry case study published by Safe Work Australia gives builders and site managers a practical resource for understanding how core work health and safety obligations translate into everyday decisions on site.
The case study explains how four model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act principles apply directly to WHS duties across c…
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