Teenage Boy Critically Hurt in Workplace Incident
A teenage boy critically hurt in workplace incident at an Adelaide construction site has sustained critical injuries after becoming trapped underneath a concrete slab. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the incident highlights ongoing safety concerns across Australia's construction sector.
The…
Essentials of Crane Lift Plans in Australia: SafetyDocs' Comprehensive Guide
Crane lift plans are pivotal in construction and industrial sectors, ensuring safe and efficient operations. With distinct Australian standards and regulations governing this industry, a meticulous crane lift plan isn't just a recommendation - it's essential for meeting compl…
New Code of Practice for Tower Cranes Approved in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory WorkSafe has published a new Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011, giving duty holders a fresh reference point for managing risks associated with tower cranes.
The Tower Cranes Code of Practice provides prac…
A man has died following a workplace incident at Parawa on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, according to incident management reports covering the tragedy.
Emergency crews responded to a property in Parawa on Monday afternoon after reports came through of a workplace accident under difficult site conditions.
The 59-year-old man was moving tree lo…
Victoria Water Tank Manufacturer Charged After Fatal Unloading Incident
Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks in 2021.
WorkSafe Victoria confirmed the company faces five charges under the OH…
WorkSafe Confirms Probe Into Fatal Workplace Incident at Jandakot
Western Australia's workplace health and safety regulator has confirmed launching an investigation into a worker's death at a steel company in Jandakot. WorkSafe is investigating after a man was fatally struck by a steel beam on Wednesday morning at the Jandakot worksite.
Summary: A fa…
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Queensland School Children Get Electrical Safety Lessons
Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons this year as Ergon Energy and Energex Network staff visited schools across the state during Electrical Safety Week (4-8 September), delivering the 2023 Safety Heroes program to young students.
Staff from both energy providers work…
SafeWork SA Warns of Vehicle Roll-Away Risks in Workplaces
Three fatal incidents in South Australia over the past three years have prompted a safety warning from SafeWork SA about the risks posed by uncontrolled movement of vehicles in workplaces. Nine incidents involving roll-away vehicles have caused deaths, injuries and property damage across South…
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WorkSafe ACT reveals theme for 2023 Safe Work Month, giving Canberra businesses a clear direction for October's safety campaign. The regulator has released the theme and campaign kit for this year's Safe Work Month promotion. This year's theme is "Safe Work Month: it's everyone's Territory".
Why WorkSafe ACT Chose a Local Theme
WorkSafe ACT sa…
Man Seriously Injured in Chainsaw Incident at Kenthurst
An elderly man has been hospitalised following a chainsaw incident at a Kenthurst property in Sydney. The man suffered "heavy lacerations" to his arms during the incident on Tuesday, prompting an urgent emergency response.
This news highlights ongoing safety concerns around chainsaw use, particu…
WA Sole Trader Fined Over Skylight Fall
A Western Australian sole trader was recently issued a $47,250 fine after a worker sustained multiple fractures when he fell through a skylight three years ago, highlighting the ongoing risk roofing tasks pose without proper safety management.
The man fell more than four metres while working on a workshop roof…
Tasmania to expand presumptive cancers list for firefighters through new legislation that adds nine additional conditions to the state's compensation framework. The Tasmanian government has introduced this legislation to broaden the list of presumptive cancers recognised for fire-fighters, strengthening support for emergency workers across the communit…
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