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Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Australia: What You Need To Know
Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Australia: What You Need To Know
The Mosquito Problem in AustraliaAlong with the long days and beach trips during summer comes something less desirable: mosquitoes. This is mainly due to a changing climate, which has led to more extreme wet weather events. These conditions are ideal for mosquitoes, as they provide the perfect breeding ground for these insects. Summer in Australia is s…
Fatal tractor incident in South Australia’s mid-north
A man from Riverton, in South Australia’s mid-north, has died after a tractor incident on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident at around 11 pm. Paramedics attempted to save the life of the 43-year-old man, but he died at the scene. Police said SafeWork SA is aware of the incident. Read the original article on the&…
Fatal occupational incidents statistics updated
According to Safe Work Australia, 134 Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year. Recent figures from the federal safety regulator show fatal incidents in the Transport, postal & warehousing industries are on the rise, with 57 fatalities recorded so far this year. Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry has recorded 29 fatali…
WorkSafe Queensland’s farm safety calendar competition winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition have been announced.Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received 1,500 entries from school children across Queensland.“The Farm safety calendar competition is a great way to get kids from all over Queensland thinking about safety at home and in th…
New codes of practice to protect workers in Queensland
The Queensland Government has introduced two new codes of practice to tackle silica dust exposure and protect workers’ psychological health.The new codes of practice include ‘The Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice whichbecomes effective on 1 April 2023, and ‘The Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure in Con…
Worker in hospital after Christchurch workplace incident
A worker was transported to hospital after being injured in a workplace incident at Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon.Ambulance paramedics were called to Woolston at about 12.30 pm. Emergency crews were also in attendance.Paramedics took one worker to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.The worker was transported in a serious condition.Source: N…
Queensland farmer freed after getting trapped under tractor
A farmer was pinned under his tractor for more than an hour after part of the tractor fell on him in South East Queensland.The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man used an emergency app to call for help before one of his neighbours came to his rescue.He was freed by paramedics and airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable con…
Worker burned in Southland boiler incident
A worker is being treated for serious burns in hospital after a boiler incident in Southland.The person was burned while working on a boiler on Tuesday night.Emergency services were alerted to the incident just before 11 pm.A spokesperson for St John Ambulance said a rescue chopper was tasked to Edendale at about 10.43 pm. The rescue chopper transporte…
Workplace safety and consumer awareness the focus of upcoming Dubbo roadshow
NSW Fair Trading and SafeWork NSW officers will visit Dubbo next week to offer free information sessions on a range of topics, including workplace safety and consumer awareness.NSW Fair Trading Commissioner and Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said the Fair and Safe Together roadshow will travel to the Dubbo region on 15 to 17 November to address loca…
Getting Ahead with Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Getting Ahead with Electrical Safety in the Workplace
What is Electrical Safety?Electrical safety is a set of practices that protect people and equipment from electrical hazards. It includes the prevention of electrical shock, fire, and explosion.There are many potential dangers when working with electricity. Jobs such as electrical engineering, construction, and maintenance all come with a certain amount…
Auckland business fined over fall from height injuries to worker
An Auckland court has ordered a business to pay reparations of $43,000 after a worker fell from a roof in January 2020.WorkSafe said the 54-year-old man was working on a roof at an Auckland school when he fell 3.6 metres onto a concrete floor below.He suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalised for ten days.The business was also ordered to pay a $1…