A pilot has died after his helicopter crashed while fighting bushfires in northern Tasmania Monday afternoon.Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3.20pm following reports of a plane crash.The 41-year-old man, the plane's sole occupant, died at the scene.Police said the helicopter crashed into a paddock near Pipers Brook.The Aust…
Northern Territory WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a lithium-ion battery exploded when it was left inside a vehicle.The safety agency said the owner of the vehicle left a cordless impact wrench with the battery attached on the back seat when it exploded.NT WorkSafe's technical services director Anthony Waite said the incident is a timely remin…
A man has been flown to hospital after an incident involving a chainsaw in the Lockyer Valley region.The man injured himself with a chainsaw after falling from a ladder on Sunday afternoon.RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper landed at the scene just after 1.30pm.The man was treated at the scene before being flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a seri…
Following an investigation by the federal work health and safety regulator Comcare, a national transport and logistics company has been convicted and fined for WHS breaches.The company was fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), following an incident that left a worker serious…
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new safety campaign targeting young workers. The campaign "UMM" derives its name from the expression that comes to mind when we're not sure what to say and aims to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about health and safety issues in the workplace."Like many young worker…
Small businesses can now apply for a New South Wales Government rebate of up to $1,000 to purchase items that improve workplace health and safety after the State Government recently doubled the rebate support.Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said the State Government had expanded the small business rebate program to help NSW businesses oper…
A farmer has died after being struck by a tractor in Western Australia on Tuesday evening.The 89-year-old man was reportedly unloading hay from the tractor when the vehicle slipped into gear, rolled and struck him, WorkSafe said on Thursday.The incident happened at Berkshire Valley, about 200km north of Perth. WorkSafe is inve…
The Ararat Magistrates' Court has convicted and fined a mutton abattoir after a worker suffered head injuries when he fell from a raised platform.After pleading guilty to failing to maintain safe systems of work, the abattoir was fined $35,000 and ordered to pay costs of $2,930.The court was told that workers would stand on a 1.5-metre-high platform to…
New research from Curtin University has found that one-quarter of the Australian workforce suffer from tinnitus or ringing in the ears, a condition that can disturb sleep and cause anxiety and depression.The study of 5,000 Australian workers revealed that around half a million Australians suffer from constant tinnitus. According to the research, farmer…
A man has been taken to hospital after he was injured in an incident involving a quad bike and a bull in Central Queensland.The man in his 50s was mustering cattle at a private property in the Acadia Valley on Saturday afternoon when he was charged by a bull.He suffered head injuries after being knocked off his quad bike by the animal. …
Are we moving toward mandatory vaccination?More and more states in Australia are moving towards mandatory vaccination. Particularly those industries and workforces deemed critical to the ongoing delivery of business and function of the community.The goalposts shift quickly, and it may only be a matter of time before vaccination will become a crucial pa…
Twelve Australian workers have been killed at work this year, according to SafeWork Australia. The Transport, postal & warehousing industry has lost six workers. Others include:Agriculture, forestry & fishing - two fatalitiesElectricity, gas, water & waste services - two fatalitiesConstruction - one fatalityPublic administration & safety - one fat…
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