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Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry Australia's cleaning sector employs individuals in multiple capacities to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across different settings. Three main categories make up this industry — Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Cleaning — with many niche services under these broad segments. Like any other…
Woman flown to hospital after falling from horse
Woman Flown to Hospital After Falling From Horse A woman sustained facial injuries after she fell from her horse in the South Burnett Region on Wednesday afternoon, according to today's news reports. The incident happened on a property in Kumbia shortly before 1pm. A rescue chopper airlifted the injured woman to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for t…
NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priorities for July–December 2023
The NSW Resources Regulator releases compliance priorities for July–December 2023, outlining its enforcement focus for the second half of the year. These priorities target heavy vehicle interaction, ventilation management and rehabilitation obligations for small mines. Below, we summarise what operators need to know about these compliance priorities a…
Fatal conveyor belt incident prompts WorkSafe safety reminder
Fatal conveyor belt incident prompts WorkSafe safety reminder WorkSafe reminds workplaces about the risks of working with conveyor belts after a worker suffered fatal injuries after getting caught in a conveyor belt. This fatal accident has renewed attention across industry on how conveyor systems are guarded and maintained. WorkSafe says the conveyo…
Pilot killed after light plane crashes into powerlines
A pilot died after his light plane crashed into powerlines and caught alight in far west NSW, marking another tragic incident affecting aviation safety across Australia. What Happened in Tilpa Emergency services responded to reports of a light plane crash in Tilpa at around 12.10pm on Monday afternoon. The pilot, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced de…
Safety blitz targets farming businesses in Coffs Harbour
Safety Blitz Targets Farming Businesses in Coffs Harbour Farm businesses across the Coffs Harbour area were visited by SafeWork NSW inspectors last week to ensure employees are working in a safe environment. Safety remained the central focus throughout the operation, with inspectors checking whether farming operations meet current compliance standards…
NHVR partners with viral comedian Jimmy Rees to improve heavy vehicle safety
```html NHVR Partners with Viral Comedian Jimmy Rees to Improve Heavy Vehicle Safety The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with Australian comedian Jimmy Rees in its latest campaign to promote truck safety on the road. This collaboration forms part of a broader push to lift safety standards across the heavy vehicle industry. The c…
Sydney worker dies in hospital after crush injuries
A Sydney worker dies in hospital after crush injuries sustained during a workplace incident in western Sydney, marking a tragic loss for the construction sector. The man in his 30s suffered critical crushing injuries after pallets fell on him at a Minchinbury business on Tuesday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Wed…
Driver crushed to death by own truck in Melbourne
Driver Crushed to Death by Own Truck in Melbourne WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a garbage truck driver has died, fatally crushed by his own vehicle in Melbourne's outer suburbs. The incident marks another tragic addition to Victoria's workplace fatality statistics for 2023. What Happened on Monday Morning WorkSafe said the truck rolle…
Seven Australians killed in quad bike incidents this year
Seven Australians Killed in Quad Bike Incidents This Year Latest news from Safe Work Australia confirms seven Australians have died in quad bike incidents this year, with the youngest victim being a four-year-old girl killed in a quad bike rollover in south west Queensland this month. These figures highlight an ongoing safety concern for rural and reg…
Australia completes GHS 7 transition
Australia Completes GHS 7 Transition Australia has now fully adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) for all hazardous chemicals manufactured and imported nationwide. Manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals across the country are required to use this updated classification frame…
Chopper pilot killed in NT muster crash
Chopper Pilot Killed in NT Muster Crash A pilot has been killed after his helicopter crashed while mustering on a remote Northern Territory cattle station. This incident adds to a troubling list of aviation tragedies across Australia's outback, where emergency services often face significant delays reaching crash sites due to isolation. The 65-year-o…