Safe Work Australia Releases Updated WHS Guidance for Tree Work
Safe Work Australia has released updated WHS guidance to help workers manage risks of tree work at height. The updated guide focuses on fall prevention practices essential for arborists and crews working at height on plant across construction and land management sites.
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Rider Dies in Central Victoria Quad Bike Crash
A man sustained fatal injuries after crashing his quad bike in central Victoria, marking another tragic entry in a growing list of preventable farm accidents across Australia.
Police responded to reports of a quad bike crash at Ladys Pass at 1.25am on Tuesday morning. Emergency services were dispatched i…
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WorkSafe reminds employers to keep kids safe at work
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety warning after a child suffered injuries at a Victorian workplace, reinforcing employer obligations under OHS legislation to protect every person on site, including children.
The safety watchdog reminds employers that they carry a duty to protect everyon…
Woman Injured in Queensland ATV Crash
A woman in her 50s was flown to hospital with spinal injuries after her all-terrain vehicle crashed on a private property on the Fraser Coast.
The rider fell from her ATV following the incident on Monday afternoon, raising fresh concerns around rural safety practices across Queensland.
An RACQ LifeFlight Rescue…
WorkSafe Urges Businesses to Prepare Cyclone Contingency Plans as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa Looms
WorkSafe WA reminds businesses to ensure they have a cyclone contingency plan in place as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa edges towards the N-W coast. Top end businesses across the region are being urged to make all necessary preparations well ahead of possible severe…
Melbourne Rubber Company Facing Charges Over Workplace Death
A Melbourne rubber supplier faces multiple charges under the Victorian OHS Act after a fatal workplace incident in 2021. According to WorkSafe Victoria, a 47-year-old worker was fatally injured after being struck by a piece of machinery.
WorkSafe alleges the company failed to provide a safe…
Construction Falls the Focus of Upcoming SafeWork SA Webinar
SafeWork SA will host a webinar focusing on falls from height in the residential construction sector as part of its April No-Falls campaign. The session forms part of a broader push to reduce falls from height across South Australian worksites, addressing hazardous conditions that continue t…
A mine worker has died while working underground at a gold mine in Western Australia, according to breaking news reports.
Reports indicated the man, in his 30s, died after suffering a medical emergency at an underground gold mine site, south of Laverton on Tuesday morning.
Operations at the mine site were temporarily suspended following the incident…
Queensland Mechanic Hospitalised After Vehicle Rolls Over Him
A Queensland mechanic has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a car he was working on rolled over him Monday afternoon. This incident is a stark reminder of why automotive workshops must prioritise safety at every stage of vehicle repair work.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue heli…
The Dangers of Working at Heights: A Guide to Workplace Safety
Working at heights remains one of the most dangerous types of activity across Australian workplaces, and falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities. These risks are not limited to construction sites; they can be found in a wide variety of workpla…
Quad Bike Rider Killed in Alice Springs Crash
A man has died following a quad bike incident in Alice Springs, Australia. The quad bike rider sustained fatal injuries after colliding with a motorcycle rider had crashed into his path on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services attended the scene but were unable to revive him, and he was declared dead short…
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New Work-Related Injuries Report Published
Safe Work Australia has released a new work-related injuries report covering occupational injuries and illness across Australian workplaces. Safe Work Australia states the report compares survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's National dataset for compensation-based statistics…
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