Latest NT Work Health and Safety Statistics Published
The Northern Territory workplace health and safety regulator has released the 2022-2023 Key Work Health and Safety statistics report. This report provides data on workers compensation claims and occupational deaths across the Northern Territory, giving safety professionals a clear snapshot of curre…
National Safe Work Month: Shining a Light on Workplace Safety in the ACT
October marks National Safe Work Month, a dedicated period for everyone in the ACT to demonstrate their commitment to workplace health and safety. This annual campaign gives employers, workers and safety professionals a chance to reflect on current practices and identify areas fo…
WorkSafe New Zealand Appoints New Boss
Steve Haszard has been appointed as the Chief Executive of WorkSafe New Zealand, replacing Phil Parkes who resigned last month. This leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for the regulator, which oversees workplace health and safety outcomes across sectors including construction, manufacturing and healt…
Man Flown to Hospital After Being Run Over by Excavator
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being run over by an excavator south-west of Bundaberg, in the latest incident to raise fresh safety concerns for heavy machinery operators across construction sites.
What Happened
The man in his 50s was operating the excavator on a hill when the machi…
A Queensland worker killed in bulldozer rollover incident has left colleagues and industry safety professionals grappling with another preventable tragedy in regional Queensland.
The incident happened at a construction site in Tarong, northwest of Brisbane. A 55-year-old man was crushed by the bulldozer after the machine rolled on Wednesday morning.…
NSW Workplaces Urged to Host a SafeTea Event to Discuss Workplace Safety This October
SafeWork NSW is encouraging workplaces to organise a SafeTea event this October as part of National Safe Work Month. Hosting a SafeTea event gives employers and workers a simple way to talk about health and safety practices without the formality of a typical meeting.…
Vic Company Fined Over Timber Mill Death
A Victorian timber processor has been convicted and fined $350,000 following a fatal timber mill incident that occurred in May 2018. Court records show the case was heard before the County Court, highlighting serious failures in workplace health and safety management at the site.
What Happened at the Timber Mi…
As National Safe Work Month kicks off, Safe Work Australia urges all workplaces to make workplace health and safety a priority.
National Safe Work Month is an annual national campaign held every October to raise awareness of workplace health and safety across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and other high-risk industries.
Safe Work Australia…
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Responsibility for risk management no longer sits with a select few individuals. It's now a shared commitment involving every team member. Collaborative risk management is not only a strategy to enhance workplace safety but also a means to cultivate a culture of awareness, responsibility, and continuous improvement. This blog delves into collab…
Victorian Building Regulator Charged Over Suicide Death
WorkSafe Victoria announced on Thursday it has filed charges against the state's building regulator following the death of one of its employees. This news comes after a lengthy investigation into workplace conditions at the organisation.
The safety agency has accused the regulator of breaching w…
Safe Work Australia Releases New National WHS Data
Safe Work Australia has released new figures showing 195 Australian workers died on the job in 2022. This data highlights ongoing challenges for workplace health and safety across the country.
Key Findings From the Report
Figures released by Safe Work Australia show 195 Australian workers died on th…
Teenage Worker Dies in Hospital After Fall at Brisbane Construction Site
A teenage worker who suffered serious injuries after a fall at a Brisbane construction site has died in hospital. This tragic outcome underscores why rigorous safety practices remain non-negotiable across every construction workplace in Australia.
The 17-year-old boy sustained s…
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