A Victorian concrete manufacturer has been fined $35,000 over a workplace incident where concrete fell from a crane, narrowly missing two workers.WorkSafe Victoria said two workers were removing a five-metre rectangular concrete trough from a mould when the load fell in April 2020. The company pleaded guilty in the Shepparton Magistrates' Court to fail…
As a workplace manager, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees. This can seem daunting, but there are some simple steps you can take to ensure your workplace is safe. Here are some tips for creating a safe workplace:1. Pay attention to safety hazardsOne of the most important things you can do to create a safe w…
A new training vessel has been launched to raise awareness and support workers' mental health in the Tasmanian seafood industry.The vessel was launched on R U OK? Day - an annual event to remind people about the importance of mental health.Primary Industries and Water Minister Jo Palmer said, "we know the seafood industry was one of the sectors hardest…
An Auckland worker suffered burns in a chemical spill on Thursday morning.Police said they received reports of a chemical spill at Mt Wellington just before 8.30 am.The man was treated by ambulance paramedics before being rushed to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.WorkSafe has been notified.Originally published in the NZ Herald.…
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW inspected more than 40 construction sites last month, issuing improvement notices and holding information sessions. The joint inspection blitz focused on working at height safety and exposure to crystalline silica dust in workplaces along the Victoria-NSW border.SafeWork NSW Acting Director Construction Services Regio…
Potential hazards while painting includes everything from tall ladders to slippery floors. Most painting accidents occur when these hazards are not considered or managed correctly. Using an SWMS for painting safety can help ensure that all potential hazards are controlled so workers can complete their tasks safely.Is Painting Work a High-Risk Con…
Safe Work Australia reminds employers that they have a duty to protect workers from psychological harm.Safe Work Australia said, "Managing psychosocial risks at work is just as important as managing physical risks."According to the federal government's safety regulator, psychosocial risks can be managed using a four-step risk management process. Safe W…
A pilot has been killed in a light plane crash south of Townsville.Police said the plane crashed in bushland on Sunday morning.The pilot, the sole occupant, was found dead at the scene.The crash is under investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit.Source: ABC News.…
A person was seriously injured in a workplace incident at Ohauiti on Thursday afternoon.Emergency services were called to the incident at Hollister Lane at about 3.30 pm.A rescue chopper was also tasked.The worker was flown to hospital in critical condition.WorkSafe has been notified.Read the original story here.…
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organisation to reduce its environmental impact and improve efficiency. Implementing an EMS improves its sustainability and reduces costs.What is an Environmental Management System (EMS)?
When it comes to environmental performance, organisations must con…
The new Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022.This Regulation replaces the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014, which was repealed on 1 September 2022.NSW Resources Regulator said, “Among other things, the Regulation implements some of the recommendations o…
A New Zealand farmer sustained serious injuries after rolling his quad bike on Wednesday afternoon.Emergency services were called to a rural property near Dunedin shortly before 5 pm.The quad bike rolled down a hill and into a car park.The 47-year-old man suffered head injuries during the incident.WorkSafe has been advised.Read the original story …
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