A workplace incident in central Queensland has left a man with severe injuries.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Rockhampton at around 9.10 am on Wednesday.They arrived at the scene to assess the injured worker after his arm became trapped in machinery, resulting in a significant injury.The man in his 30s was rushed to Rockhampton Ho…
An 87-year-old man was fatally run over by his own tractor in South Australia on Friday morning.The man was working on the tractor at about 9.30am when the incident took placeReports indicated the tractor was unoccupied at the time of the incident.The man was initially transported to Beri hospital and later transferred to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in…
Every year, more than 4 million Australians encounter mental health challenges and require treatment and recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates Australia's suicide rate stands at 12.7 deaths per 100,000 individuals. According to the Productivity Commission, Australia's existing mental health system is inadequate in its…
Latest Safe Work Australia figures show seven Australian workers have suffered fatal injuries at work so far this year.The transport postal and warehousing industry has recorded two fatalities, construction one death and the mining industry has suffered one fatality. Additionally, other industries such as Manufacturing and Electricity, gas water and wa…
A pool maintenance worker was transported to the hospital, and classrooms were evacuated after a chemical leak at a Perth school.The incident happened on Monday morning when the cleaning contractor inhaled a ‘small amount’ of liquid chlorine that had spilled while he was working in the pool room.Emergency crews were dispatched to the school shortly aft…
WorkSafe Tasmania has released the latest industry snapshot for 2022 with statistics indicating body stressing is the leading cause of injury in Tasmania.Other statistics in WorkSafe Tasmania’s 2022 Industry Snapshots show mental stress injuries have witnessed a surge, accounting for 16% of all severe injuries.Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said the Indust…
A construction worker sustained severe head injuries following a serious incident in Coolangatta.The man in his 60s plunged 4.5 metres after being hit by a concrete hose on Thursday morning.Emergency crews used a caged crane to rescue the man from the work pit.Ambulance paramedics provided immediate medical assistance before taking the man to the Gold…
The Office of Industrial Relations, Queensland has introduced Australia's first-ever code of practice for ensuring the safety of amusement devices.The Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 provides guidance to workplaces on how to control safety risks associated with amusement rides.The Office of Industrial Relations says the new code, which commence…
WorkSafe reminds employers and employees to carefully consider all the necessary safety precautions when working in remote areas.Workers who frequently visit remote areas in Western Australia include miners, truck drivers, tour guides, farmers and geologists.Acting WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North reminded workplaces that they have a responsibili…
The Queensland Government has launched an independent review of the State’s workplace safety regulator.The review will be led by business leader, Greg Quinn and aims to ensure Workplace Health and Safety Queensland meets the community's expectations.Mr Quinn will seek input from various industry stakeholders, including the Work Health and Safety Board…
A firefighter has lost his life while battling a blaze in Victoria’s west.According to Victoria police, the 66-year-old man was attending a suspicious fire at a Portland property on Tuesday morning when he reportedly collapsed.Paramedics administered CPR but he couldn’t be revived.Read more here.…
Safe Work Australia has recently released a new information sheet to help PCBUs use the ‘national fire danger rating and warning systems’ to assess and manage the potential risks of bushfires in the workplace.“If you are a PCBU, you must eliminate risks in the workplace, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risks so far as is reasonab…
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