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Safety Management Plan 101: A Beginner's Overview
Safety Management Plan 101: A Beginner's Overview
One of the foundational tools for keeping safety in the workplace is the Safety Management Plan (SMP). It is a comprehensive document outlining an organisation's approach to identifying, preventing, and managing potential safety incidents and hazards. Here's a beginner's overview of the basics of a SMP and why it's a great addition for businesses of…
Victorian health service facing charges over death of patient
A Victorian health service has been charged by WorkSafe after a mental health patient died at a Melbourne Hospital two years ago.The charge against the health service is in relation to their failure to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are not employees, as required by section 23(1) of the OHS Act.The patient tragically passed away by…
Safe Work Australia releases updated preliminary fatal work injuries data
Safe Work Australia has made significant improvements to the preliminary fatalities dashboard on its website to offer fresh perspectives on fatal occupational injuries.This updated dashboard presents the most up-to-date estimation of workers who have suffered fatal injuries in Australian workplaces.The dashboard now provides a comprehensive breakdown o…
Melbourne builder penalised for exposing workers to fall risks
Fines totalling $80,000 have been imposed on a Melbourne builder after being found guilty of failing to provide adequate fall protection, including for work conducted at heights exceeding 10 meters.Following a guilty verdict on four charges of failing to ensure a safe work environment, the company received a sentence in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court…
WorkCover Queensland announces CEO Bruce Watson retirement
WorkCover Queensland, CEO Bruce Watson has stepped down from his position.WorkCover says Bruce has guided the organisation through several important periods, such as the resurgence of black lung disease, the pioneering screening of engineered stone workers for silicosis, and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.During his term, WorkCover has assisted…
Man, 62, fatally crushed by pallet jack at Adelaide workplace
A worker has been killed in an incident involving a pallet jack in Adelaide.The man was loading various products onto a truck when the pallet jack toppled onto him.Workers from a nearby business rushed to the scene and freed the man, while paramedics were called to the Croydon Park workplace at around 7.45am on Friday.Despite their efforts, the man cou…
Vic farmer suffers fatal injuries after being hit by shed roof
A farmer has been killed after being hit by a shed roof that had been dislodged by strong winds in South Gippsland.The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at about 6pm while the 50-year-old man was herding cattle on a quad bike.WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause.The man’s death marks the second confirmed wo…
Sydney workplace incident leaves man critically injured
A man is in critical condition after he was severely injured in a workplace incident in Sydney’s west.The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency crews, who swiftly arrived at the scene in Rosehill shortly after midnight.A 62-year-old man sustained severe injuries to his head and arm in a truck related incident.He was rushed to hospital…
Queensland couple hospitalised after cattle trampling incident
A couple has been transported to hospital following a cattle trampling incident on a rural property in Central Queensland.The man and woman sustained injuries to their head and chest during the incident, which occurred on Monday at around 9am.Paramedics arrived at the scene soon after the incident to provide necessary treatment, and a RACQ CapRescue he…