SafeWork SA has partnered with relevant stakeholders in the construction industry to publish new guidance on managing the risks of silica dust.The guidance material contains information on how to control exposure risks, Safe Work Method Statements and the duties of principal contractors on construction projects. Information on what causes exposure, hea…
The NSW Resources Regulator is conducting a casual investigation into a misfire incident at a gold mine last month.The Resources Regulator said the incident occurred due to an “unexpected initiation of electronic explosive detonators.”The incident happened on 18 May 2022, when two locations were loaded for firing with electronic detonators. The detonat…
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert about the dangers of overhead powerlines on farms following reports of large machinery making contact with powerlines across Victoria and South Australia.The safety regulator says incidents of farm machinery contacting powerlines have increased over the last two years.“If contact is made with an overhead powe…
Safe Work Australia has developed a new online tool to help workers in the agriculture industry meet their obligations under the model WHS laws.Safe Work Australia encourages workers to use the tool to find out how to meet their WHS duties.Safe Work Australia said, “The tool also outlines common WHS hazards, including working in confined spaces, workin…
SafeWork SA has recently suspended a class B asbestos removal licence holder for failing to ensure work authorised by the licence was performed safely.The safety agency said the business “failed to remove all asbestos from a workplace and did not decontaminate the area where asbestos had been removed.” SafeWork added that the contractor did not receive…
WorkSafe WA has issued an improvement notice to a lithium plant in Kemerton after workers were reportedly exposed to toxic gases.The safety regulator has instructed the company to install safety barriers to protect those working near the plant that is being commissioned.WorkSafe launched an investigation in April following complaints about unsafe worki…
Safe Work Australia has recently updated the 2022 work-related fatality figures.A total of 74 work-related deaths have been reported this year.Transport, postal and warehousing workplaces have recorded 31 fatalities, Agriculture, forestry and fishing 16 fatalities and Construction 6 deaths.Public, administration and safety workplaces have seen five fat…
A New Zealand waste company has been sentenced after a worker died from chemical poisoning.The worker died after being exposed to toxic gas at a treatment pit in Seaview in August 2017.WorkSafe said the worker was exposed to ‘at least 500 parts per million of hydrogen sulphide.’ The maximum workplace exposure allowed is 10 parts per million over an eig…
A man has been flown to hospital following a quad bike rollover in South West Queensland.The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was tasked to a property south-east of Roma at about 2 pm on Wednesday afternoon.The man in his 60s was flown to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.According to Safe Work Australia figures, four Australians have been kill…
The NSW Government has partnered with Essential Energy to deliver free educational farm safety programs for women agricultural workers in regional NSW.Minister for fair trading Eleni Petinos said the ‘Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learn’ series will focus on farm safety issues, including working near electricity, safety around farm vehicles, and at-ri…
Emergency services, including police were called to an Auckland farm following reports of a workplace incident on Wednesday morning.It is believed a man aged in his 30s was struck by a falling tree.He died at the scene.WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.Originally published in the New Zealand Herald.…
A man has died in a workplace incident in South Australia.Police said the 39-year-old man was found unresponsive inside an electrical pit at a construction site in Walkerville Wednesday morning.The man was declared dead at the scene.SafeWork SA is investigating, and police will prepare a report for the coroner.Originally published on the SA police…
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