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Safe Work Australia’s campaign aims to keep food delivery workers safe
Safe Work Australia has created a campaign website to provide health and safety information to food delivery workers. This initiative shows how Safe Work Australia's campaign aims to keep food delivery workers safe across the industry. Statistics show 10 food delivery workers have been killed at work since 2019. These figures highlight why clear guida…
Adelaide college fined after student drowns on school excursion
```html Adelaide College Fined After Student Drowns on School Excursion An Adelaide college has been fined $420,000 after a student drowned during a school excursion in March 2021. This case highlights serious gaps in health and safety planning for student-led activities near water. What Happened During the School Excursion A 16-year-old student dro…
Three companies plead guilty over White Island volcanic eruption
Three Companies Plead Guilty Over White Island Volcanic Eruption Three helicopter tour operators have recently entered guilty pleas to amended charges following the 2019 Whakaari White Island volcano eruption. This trial following deadly White Island volcano eruption news marks a significant milestone for New Zealand's workplace safety enforcement eff…
Melbourne worker injured after crane hits power pole
Melbourne Worker Injured After Crane Hits Power Pole A worker was rushed to hospital after a crane struck a power pole, causing an explosion in Melbourne. This latest incident highlights the ongoing risks crane operators face when working near overhead electrical infrastructure. The incident happened on Friday morning, sending shockwaves through the…
Ergon Energy urges caution around powerlines
Ergon Energy Urges Caution Around Powerlines Ergon Energy urges caution around powerlines as farm machinery operators head into a busy season of paddock work. Fallen powerlines are extremely dangerous, and the electricity distributor wants every operator to treat all powerlines as though they're 'live' at all times. Queensland recorded 57 incidents i…
WorkSafe ACT reminds businesses to report sexual assault incidents
ACT businesses are reminded that law requires them to inform WorkSafe ACT of any sexual assault incident occurring in their workplace. This obligation forms part of broader safety requirements that every employer must understand and follow, similar to the new law requiring employers to report sexual assault cases to WorkSafe ACT. Why WorkSafe ACT Issu…
NSW mine worker seriously injured by drilling machine
 An investigation is underway after a mine worker suffered serious injuries while working on a drilling machine in Central West New South Wales, raising fresh questions about safety standards on underground sites. The NSW Resources Regulator has released a preliminary report following the incident on 19 June 2023, confirming the worker was seriou…
Worker dies after incident at NSW solar farm
Worker Dies After Incident at NSW Solar Farm A worker has died after an incident at a solar farm near Wellington, NSW. This tragic news highlights ongoing safety concerns within renewable energy construction sites across Australia. The 41-year-old man reportedly collapsed at the farm on Goolma Road, Wuuluman, on Wednesday morning. Emergency services…
Company faces charges after crane topples at Parkville worksite
Company Faces Charges After Crane Topples at Parkville Worksite WorkSafe has filed charges against a crane company for breaching the Victorian OHS Act after a mobile crane collapsed at a Parkville construction site in July 2021. Victoria's workplace health and safety watchdog accuses the company of failing to provide a safe working environment, contr…
Workplaces urged to host a SafeTea event this October
Workplaces Urged to Host a SafeTea Event This October Safe Work Australia urges workplaces to host a SafeTea event during National Safe Work Month in October. This national initiative encourages teams across every industry to pause, connect, and discuss safety practices over a simple cuppa. What Is National Safe Work Month? National Safe Work Month…
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace Workplace fatigue is an often overlooked but severe issue that can significantly impact worker safety and productivity. According to a study conducted by Monash University, fatigue-related diminished alertness contributes to nearly 10,000 severe workplace injuries in Australia each year. Thi…