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Otago company charged over truck drivers death
Otago Company Charged Over Truck Driver's Death WorkSafe NZ has charged an Otago-based company after a truck driver was fatally injured in a workplace incident more than six years ago. This news comes as the regulator continues pursuing accountability for transport safety failures across New Zealand's industries. The company faces two charges under t…
NHVR targets truck drivers in work diary blitz
NHVR Targets Truck Drivers in Work Diary Blitz The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently kicked off a compliance campaign urging truckies to carry their work diaries. This latest safety push forms part of a broader effort to strengthen standards across the transport industry. The regulator urged drivers passing through the Marulan Heavy Ve…
Worker sustains serious burns in workplace incident at Adelaide hotel
Worker sustains serious burns in workplace incident at Adelaide hotel A man suffered serious burns to his legs, arms and body in a workplace incident at an Adelaide hotel on Friday evening. Police said the man, in his 20s, was refuelling a heating device at the time of the incident. Refuelling plant equipment while a burner remains active or hot crea…
New law requires employers to report sexual assault cases to WorkSafe ACT
A new law requires employers to report sexual assault cases to WorkSafe ACT, marking a significant shift in workplace safety obligations across the territory. This legislation is now in effect for all businesses operating in the region. WorkSafe says "from 9 June 2023, all workplace sexual assault incidents are notifiable and must be reported" to the…
New Zealand teen dies in farm vehicle crash
```html A New Zealand teen dies in farm vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday evening at a private property in Otaio. The incident happened at a private property on Stanleys Road, near Waimate. New Zealand police confirmed the 16-year-old man was killed after the vehicle crash occurred at around 6pm. What Happened in the Otaio Vehicle Crash Emerg…
SafeWork campaign aims to prevent fall from height injuries in construction
SafeWork Campaign Aims to Prevent Fall From Height Injuries in Construction SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month campaign to reduce falls in the construction industry. The initiative directly targets one of the most hazardous risk factors on construction and civil works sites across the state. Campaign comes after a judge voiced concern over the high…
Defence contractor fined for fatal workplace incident
```html Defence Contractor Fined for Fatal Workplace Incident A defence contractor has been fined $450,000 following a workplace death that occurred in July 2020. This case highlights why robust safety management systems remain essential across manufacturing and construction sites nationwide. Federal workplace safety regulator Comcare filed charges a…
Machinery operators urged to watch out for overhead power lines
Machinery Operators Urged to Watch Out for Overhead Power Lines Queensland electricity provider Ergon Energy reminds farm machinery operators to exercise extra caution around overhead power lines. Contact between equipment and electrical infrastructure remains a serious risk for agricultural workers across regional Queensland. Look Up and Live Safety…
Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check
Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check
Working in a Confined Space: Keeping Safety in Check In January 2018, two workers were discovered dead inside a fibreglass tank on a purpose-built tri-axle trailer in Australia. Circumstances surrounding their deaths were related to the cleaning process of the tank. This tragedy hit home for many industries, highlighting potential risks when working i…
Angle grinder injuries prompt NT WorkSafe safety warning
Angle Grinder Injuries Prompt NT WorkSafe Safety Warning NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert warning after four workers were injured in four separate angle grinder incidents over a five-week period in the Northern Territory. The regulator reminds all workers to keep safety top of mind when operating these plant items, given how quickly a routine tas…
NSW seeks public feedback on decades-old workplace codes of practice
NSW Seeks Public Feedback on Decades-Old Workplace Codes of Practice NSW government has opened public consultation on five workplace health and safety codes of practice, marking one of the largest reviews of the state's work health and safety framework in recent history. Workers and employers across NSW now have an opportunity to shape how these codes…