WorkSafe Probing Ladder Fall Death at Melbourne Construction Site
WorkSafe has launched an investigation following the death of a Melbourne electrician on Tuesday morning. Authorities are examining safety equipment and site conditions to determine what led to the fatal incident.
A 60-year-old man died after falling from a ladder at a Melbourne constr…
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One person has died following a workplace incident in South Auckland. This news comes after emergency services responded to reports of a fatal incident at a Wiri worksite on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed the man dead at the scene, with WorkSafe New Zealand now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
What Happened a…
Safe Work Australia Publishes New Guide on How to Develop Asbestos Registers
Safe Work Australia has recently released new guidance material to help employers prepare asbestos registers in the workplace. This resource supports businesses across construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors in meeting their legal obligations around hazardous build…
Navigating the Risk Assessment Process: Beginner's Roadmap
Risk assessments form the cornerstone of maintaining a safe and secure workplace. These assessments identify potential hazards, evaluate associated risks, and develop strategies to prevent issues from occurring—ultimately saving lives.
This blog post guides beginners through the risk assessme…
Rural Road Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Prioritise Safety on Rural Roads
The NHVR is urging drivers travelling on rural roads to be extra careful around heavy vehicles this Rural Road Safety Month.
September marks Rural Road Safety Month - an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) that helps promote safety on rural roads across…
A worker received care for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Napier business on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency crews responded to reports of the fire at the pallet company shortly before 1.30pm.
Paramedics transported a man in his 40s to Hawke's Bay Hospital following the incident, where staff monitored his health and provided appropriate c…
Multiple Charges Laid After Worker Loses Arm at Northern Territory Cattle Station
A Queensland cattle company operating a Northern Territory cattle station and two of its employees now face reckless conduct charges after a worker lost his arm in a serious workplace incident.
The victim's hand was crushed by a post driver while working on a fence at a…
SafeWork SA Launches Activities for National Safe Work Month
A number of SafeWork SA activities including webinars, a mock trial and workplace competitions have been lined up for this year's National Safe Work Month in October. SafeWork SA encourages workers and employers to take part in activities that promote workplace health and safety.
Safe Work…
Northern Territory Announces Inaugural Electrical Safety Week
The Northern Territory will hold its inaugural Electrical Safety Week from 4 to 8 September 2023, marking a significant step in raising community awareness about electrical hazards and safe work practices.
This new initiative reflects growing recognition that safety-related news and update…
Workplace Death Toll Passes 100 Mark
Australia's workplace death toll has now passed the 100 mark for 2023. Provisional data from Safe Work Australia indicates 104 workers have been killed on the job so far this year, a grim milestone that underscores ongoing gaps in workplace health and safety management across industries.
This latest count follows…
Safe Work Australia's August newsletter published this month, giving safety professionals fresh insight into how the national regulator is refining its data practices.
Quick summary: The August edition of the Safe Work Australia Quarterly Newsletter outlines progress on a data improvement project designed to make workplace health and safety statistics…
Emergency Services Called to Fatal Workplace Incident in South Otago
Emergency services were called to Balclutha after a work-related incident on Tuesday afternoon, according to news reports. A worker suffered fatal injuries during the incident just after 4.20pm.
Police said WorkSafe New Zealand remains aware of the incident and confirmed further inf…
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