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SafeWork SA urges discussion on working at height safety procedures as part of this year's 'April No-Falls' safety campaign, which kicked off on 1 April. The regulator reminds employers to discuss with workers about the safety measures they can take to reduce the risk of falls when working at height across every industry.
Falls from height rem…
Workplace Death Results in $425k Fine for Western Australian Construction Company
A Western Australia company operating in construction was recently sentenced for workplace safety violations following the death of a worker near Darwin more than five years ago.
This news comes as a reminder that safety obligations don't end once procedures are written…
SafeWork SA Issues Safety Warning After Worker Injures Hand in Conveyor Belt
SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning to workplaces, urging employers to ensure machines are properly guarded following an incident where a worker's hand became trapped in a moving conveyor early last month.
Rescue crews freed the injured worker from the plant equipment in…
Joint Border Inspection Program Targets Fall Risks
WorkSafe ACT inspectors have joined forces with their NSW counterparts to conduct a joint safety blitz targeting border construction sites, ensuring workplaces follow health and safety rules. This cross-border inspection program focuses squarely on fall risks affecting construction and manufacturing o…
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Managing contractors safely means putting clear WHS documentation, systems and procedures in place before work begins on any construction or industrial site. Principal contractors and subcontractors both carry legal duties under work health and safety laws, and getting this wrong can expose your business to significant risk.
Having contractors…
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SafeWork SA investigates after fatal workplace incident at Monash, following an incident that occurred last week at a construction-related worksite. SafeWork SA investigators now examine the circumstances that led to the death of a man on site, focusing closely on plant safety and vehicle operations.
A 41-year-old man suffered serious injuries…
Occupational Deaths: Latest Figures Published
Recent Safe Work Australia data reveals 34 Australian workers have died from occupational injuries since the beginning of this year. This new data confirms occupational safety remains a critical concern across multiple industries nationwide.
The transport, postal & warehousing industry has recorded 16…
A Queensland farmer was flown to hospital after an excavator incident left him with serious leg injuries on Saturday afternoon, according to LifeFlight news reports.
The man, in his 30s, was operating an excavator on a farm in the Gympie Region when the accident occurred, LifeFlight confirmed.
What Happened During the Excavator Incident
RACQ LifeFli…
Man Killed in Quad Bike Crash North of Perth
A man has been killed in a quad bike crash north of Perth, Western Australia, marking another tragic addition to recent quad bike incident news across the state.
The 42-year-old man crashed his quad bike in the dunes at Ledge Point, a popular off-road hotspot Ledge Point riders frequent, north of Perth on…
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new program to train young workers about workplace health and safety, giving students practical tools to identify hazards before they become serious incidents.
The new program, 'WorkSafe 101', targets students between Years 9 and 12 and includes resources such as videos to help them stay safe at work. Materials cover t…
New Workplace Mental Health Code of Practice Comes Into Effect in Queensland
A new code of practice designed to give Queensland businesses practical guidance on managing workplace psychosocial hazards has officially commenced. This code sets out clear expectations for risk management around mental health, helping employers understand their obligations…
A man has been flown to hospital with back injuries after becoming pinned under a truck in South West Queensland, highlighting yet again the serious risks tied to vehicle maintenance work on jacked-up trucks.
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, when the man was working underneath the truck and the vehicle reportedly fell from a jack, trappin…
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