A quarry worker is recovering in hospital after being injured in an industrial incident in the Gympie Region last week.Paramedics were called to Scotchy Pocket around 8.15am on Tuesday morning.The man in his 20s was treated at the scene before being flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.Read the original story here.…
WorkSafe WA is encouraging workers, employers and safety professionals to register for Safe Work Month 2022.October is National Safe Work Month, and WorkSafe encourages businesses to think of how they can improve health and safety in the workplace.WorkSafe WA said "The Western Australian government believes that every person who goes to work deserves t…
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be invaluable for business. They provide a valuable resource for employees to reference, ensuring that everyone is doing things the same way and reducing the chances for mistakes.
SOPs can be used for everything from health and safety to accounting and human resources. Having routine processes for specific…
A five-yearly review of the Queensland Work Health Safety Act kicks off this week.The State Government says three independent reviewers including Craig Allen, Charles Massy and Deirdre Swan will lead the review.“The three reviewers are eminently qualified and bring a mix of regulatory, practical, and legal perspectives to this important review,” Indust…
Emergency services were called to a council depot in Sydney’s southwest after a worker suffered serious burn injuries in an explosion on Wednesday morning.The man in his 40s was treated at the scene before being flown to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.Firefighters said the explosion was sparked by an angle grinder.Inv…
SafeWork SA warns construction workers to make electrical safety a priority following an increase in the number of electric shock incidents reported in the past two years.In 2021-22, SafeWork SA was notified of 348 electric shock incidents, with the construction industry accounting for nearly a quarter of all electric shock notifications during th…
Nobody likes to think about aggression and violence in the workplace. However, it's an important issue to be aware of, especially given the potential for serious health and safety consequences. While most people think of violence as physical aggression, it can also be psychological, such as harassment or intimidation.Unfortunately, aggression and viole…
A man suffered facial burns after a battery exploded at a Gold Coast workplace.It happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man in his 40s was transported to hospital in a stable condition.Read the original story here.…
SafeWork SA inspectors issued 102 prohibition notices and 83 improvement notices during a recent audit of rooftop solar panels, prompting the safety watchdog to launch an education campaign. The campaign aims to reduce the risks of solar panel installers falling from rooftops.SafeWork SA Executive Director Martyn Campbell said, 'Solar retailers and ins…
The Western Australian government has released the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the state's agricultural industry. The inquiry's eight terms of reference were announced by Western Australia's WorkSafe commissioner Darren Kavanagh on Thursday. The inquiry into WA's agriculture sector was launched in June after the 12th fatality in the industr…
A worker has been injured after being pinned between two vehicles in the Gympie Region.The man in his 20s suffered suspected back injuries during the incident on Tuesday morning.He is being treated at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Read the original story here.…
Safe Work Australia has developed a pilot tool to help agricultural workers access safety information quickly. Under the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2002, Safe Work Australia has identified the agriculture industry as one of the priority industries. So far this year, the industry has recorded 22 work-related fatalities.SafeWork SA s…
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