Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has warned of the dangers of using quad bikes after a rural property owner was fatally injured in a quad bike rollover in November 2021.Initial investigations indicated that the man rolled his quad bike while mustering cattle in a slopey area. The quad bike had been fitted with an Operator Protection Device (OPD)…
A new mental health service enabling workers to access confidential and tailored phone-based support warmline has recently been launched by the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)The new service, called Hear2Talk, provides a safe space to talk to experienced mental health peer-support workers waiting to listen and provide support.SIRA…
WorkSafe Victoria is advising drive-through COVID-19 testing centres to have traffic management plans in place after a worker was recently injured while directing vehicles at a drive-through COVID-19 testing Centre. The vehicle ran over the worker’s foot after deviating from the queue. In a safety alert issued after the incident, WorkSafe said incident…
A mining company will be forced to go back to the drawing board after the NSW Resources Regulator rejected a WHS undertaking given by the company.The WHS undertaking was given in relation to a June 2019 incident, where an underground mine worker suffered serious injuries after his foot became trapped in a scraper conveyor.The coal miner submitted…
A man critically injured while cutting down a tree in southern Queensland was airlifted to hospital for treatment on Monday, 31 January.According to reports, the man was using a chainsaw when the tree fell on him.He suffered multiple injuries following the incident. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue was tasked to the scene just before 12…
A New Zealand business has assured WorkSafe it will comply with the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) after concerns were raised with the safety watchdog.The business was accused of allowing unvaccinated individuals to attend some of its events.WorkSafe said it helped the business meet its health and safety obligations under the …
SafeWork NSW has released new enforceable undertaking guidelines following extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders.The new guidelines address key recommendations from the recent evaluation of the EU program.An EU is a written, legally binding agreement proposed by a company or individual following a contravention or alleged contravention of…
A man has died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Toowoomba store on Monday night.Emergency services were called to a Toowoomba CBD store just before 6.30pm after reports a man had collapsed.The 44-year-old man was rushed to hospital in critical condition but later died.Reports indicated the man was using a generator in an enclosed space when the…
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A safety alert issued by SafeWork SA highlights the dangers involved with working at height on ladders.The safety regulator reminds the construction industry to identify whether a ladder offers the highest level of protection.The alert follows three serious incidents involving falls from ladders over the past six weeks.On 19 January 2022, SafeWork SA w…
SafeWork Australia has released two new infographics showing key statistics on workplace sexual harassment and what to do if you are sexually harassed at work.The infographics aim to help employers understand what sexual harassment is and raise awareness of WHS duties around sexual harassment. They provide practical steps on how to prev…
WorkSafe Victoria is encouraging small to medium-sized businesses to sign up to the Occupational Health and Safety Essentials Program. According to WorkSafe figures, construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Victoria, accounting for about 14 percent of all accepted injury claims in 2021. The leading causes of injury were body stressing,&n…
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