Safe Work Australia has published the February edition of its quarterly News Update.This publication sheds light on the initiatives undertaken by Safe Work Australia and presents valuable insights from their safety experts. Furthermore, this publication offers an informative update regarding the ban on engineered stone. “In this issue we focus on the W…
A rider sustained facial injuries following a quad bike crash in the Gympie Region.The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 7:00pm on Saturday.The man in his 40s suffered injuries after his quad bike collided with a fence.He was taken to Gympie Hospital for treatment.Originally published here.…
Two workers tragically lost their lives in separate incidents during the weekend, prompting an investigation by WorkSafe.The first incident happened on Friday at a Kellalac farm near Warracknabeal, where a 61-year-old farmer was fatally injured while loading grain into a truck. The farmer was struck on the head by a mobile auger.On Saturday, another un…
A tragic workplace incident in Melbourne's southeast has led to the death of a man.According to reports, a truck was involved in the incident that occurred on Saturday morning.Police and WorkSafe Victoria are working together to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.First published here.…
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback from workers, employers and other key stakeholders on the theme for this year’s National Safe Work Month campaign.“We are seeking your valuable insights on the 2024 campaign so we can make it as impactful as possible! Please take a couple of minutes to complete our online survey,” Safe Work Australia said.Nationa…
A worker's fatal crushing at a Somerton factory has led to the first conviction under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws.The 25-year-old employee was crushed to death by a forklift in October 2021.The stone masonry business responsible for the incident recently faced sentencing in the Victorian Supreme Court.The company admitted guilt to engag…
Last year, a significant number of construction workers were injured on the job due to falls from heights.WorkSafe is set to launch a campaign this week to address fall hazards, such as unsafe scaffolds, improper ladder usage, and falls from roofs at construction sites throughout the State.Sadly, in 2023, nine workers in Victoria lost their lives…
A man sustained severe burns while performing maintenance on a houseboat due to a generator explosion.The incident occurred in Paringa just after 10.15am on Tuesday.The man, aged in his 50s, sustained serious facial burns and was transported by air to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for medical care.Another man was also transported to a nearby hospital wit…
Businesses in the North-West coast regions have been advised to review and implement their cyclone contingency plans due to the imminent threat posed by Ex-TC Lincoln.The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that the system will eventually move towards the west Pilbara coast, potentially intensifying into a cyclone.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally Nor…
A worker has been urgently transported to hospital after reportedly setting himself ablaze southeast of Adelaide.Emergency services were sent to Monarto South on Tuesday afternoon.The 51-year-old man is currently receiving medical care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where his condition is reported as serious but stable.SafeWork SA has launched an inve…
A tragic workplace incident in South Otago claimed the life of an individual.Emergency services were alerted to a serious injury at a workplace in Balclutha on Tuesday afternoon.Both the police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel arrived at the scene soon after the incident.Tragically, the individual succumbed to their injuries.WorkSafe has be…
The NSW Government has announced it is currently exploring the possibility of imposing fines amounting to $18 million and extended prison terms for employers who are found accountable for industrial manslaughter.In a previous announcement, the Government expressed its intention to establish an industrial manslaughter offence.These stringent measures ar…
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