Victoria has recorded its sixth workplace fatality for 2023 following the death of a school maintenance worker in Melbourne last week, according to recent workplace safety news updates.
WorkSafe reported that the 67-year-old man suffered critical injuries after falling from a school roof on Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital with severe tra…
Worker Killed in Shipping Container Incident at Glenwood
A man has died following a suspected workplace incident in Sydney's northwest on Tuesday afternoon.
The worker was found with serious injuries inside a shipping container in Glenwood, near Old Windsor Rd, at around 2pm. Paramedics treated him at the scene, but he couldn't be saved.
SafeWork NS…
Keeping Your Business Flowing with a Disaster Recovery Plan
A documented disaster recovery plan keeps essential services running when unexpected disruptions strike, protecting operational continuity and customer trust. Business continuity planning gives Australian small and medium enterprises (SMBs) a structured way to respond effectively to natural d…
Safety Warning Issued After Adelaide School Playground Incident
SafeWork SA reminds every South Australian playground needs a thorough risk assessment on all play equipment after a six-year-old girl suffered serious injuries at an Adelaide school playground incident in February.
SafeWork SA Acting Executive Director Glenn Farrell said kids can suffer…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the results of its 2022 Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey. This safety report gives operators a clear benchmark of where compliance standards currently sit across the sector.
The vehicle industry safety survey drew nearly 6000 respondents and revealed that almost two-thirds (65%) of businesse…
WorkSafe is investigating a fatal workplace incident that occurred in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon, marking another tragic entry among recent work-related deaths across New Zealand.
Police confirmed emergency crews were called to Jacks Point at around 2.45pm following reports of a workplace incident.
The worker died at the scene, according to a po…
Implementing an Emergency Response Plan in the Workplace
In emergencies, response speed and accuracy depend highly on actions taken in the first moments. To minimise harm, employers must warn employees to evacuate, take shelter or go into lockdown immediately. An emergency response plan (ERP) is essential to any business, helping managers and employer…
Deadline Nears for Submissions on Planned Engineered Stone Ban
Time is running out for stakeholders wishing to weigh in on the proposed engineered stone ban, with Safe Work Australia urging interested parties to lodge feedback through its Engage website before submissions close.
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust causes silicosis, a serio…
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South Australian Trailer Company Fined After Worker Suffers Partial Finger Amputations
An Adelaide trailer manufacturer has been hit with a $180,000 fine by the South Australian Employment Tribunal after a young worker suffered partial finger amputations while operating poorly guarded equipment.
The tribunal filed charges against the company…
A person has died at a New Zealand workplace, following an incident in Manawatu-Whanganui District on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services attended the workplace incident at Mangamahu just before midday.
WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident. Read the original news report here.
What We Know So Far
Details surrounding this tragic event remain limi…
Horse Rider Flown to Hospital With Head Injuries
A man has been flown to hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper after falling from a horse in the North Burnett region.
The rescue helicopter was called to a property, northeast of Monto, after the incident to treat the injured rider requiring urgent care.
The rider, in his 40s, sustained head…
New Workplace Psychosocial Hazard Regulations Taking Effect in the Northern Territory This Year
New laws requiring businesses in the Northern Territory to manage psychosocial hazards at work will take effect on 1 July 2023. The Northern Territory joins other states across Australia in strengthening protections against workplace psychological harm, wit…
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