WorkSafe has filed charges against two companies related to the failure of a major portion of the structural steel framework during the redevelopment of a recreational centre in Melbourne two years ago.Each of the two companies is accused of violating section 26(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not ensuring, to the extent that is reason…
A person sustained severe injuries due to a workplace incident north of Auckland on Monday afternoon.The incident on Jackson Crescent in Mahurangi East prompted a call to emergency services at about 3:30pm.A St John spokesperson reported that an individual was flown to Auckland Hospital due to severe injuries.WorkSafe said it had been informed and was…
A man is in a serious condition in a hospital following a severe incident with a lawn mower.Queensland Ambulance Services responded to reports of a man sustaining severe injuries while operating a mower at a property in Currumbin Valley on the Gold Coast just before 2:30pm on Friday.The elderly man fell around 4 metres down an embankment on a property,…
Events can be on a small scale, like local community events, fundraisers, or grand productions, like music festivals. One thing they all have in common is the need for event safety management. The success of an event often hinges on its safety.Risks at events can range from minor injuries to catastrophic incidents, and with the growing emphasis on Occu…
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is calling on mine operators to make preparations ahead of the approaching storm season.The storm season commences in November and generally concludes by April.According to the mine safety regulator, it is essential for mining companies to incorporate considerations of flooding, airborne debris, and explosi…
A Brisbane man is in critical condition following a devastating incident at work with a circular saw.The man, in his 60s, sustained injuries at approximately 6:11pm on Thursday in Stones Corner.According to a spokesperson from Queensland Ambulance, paramedics provided treatment for serious injuries to the man's legs and arms, which were inflicted durin…
A survey recently commissioned by Our Watch, a national organisation dedicated to violence prevention, indicates that 40% of workplace leaders do not understand their new legal duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Moreover, only 76% of these leaders are aware that workplace sexual harassment is prohibited by law.The survey involvi…
NT WorkSafe has brought charges against a Darwin garden maintenance company, as well as one of its employees, following a refuelling incident that led to a worker sustaining severe burn injuries and the vehicle involved being written off.“In October 2022, two workers were refuelling a work vehicle. One worker was pouring fuel using a jerry can, while t…
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Acting Chief Operations Officer Michelle Tayler said the state-of-the-art monitoring cameras assist the regulator in gathering data regarding Australia's heavy vehicle fleet, while also promoting safer driving behaviours.Ms. Tayler said the NHVR has now procured 40 mobile ANPR camera devices for use by Safety and Compli…
Australia has now officially agreed to all ten Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), demonstrating the federal Government's dedication to safeguarding the rights and safety of workers.According to Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt, Australia ratified the final Fundamental Convention, known as the Promotional Fra…
A traffic controller is battling for his life in a hospital after being struck by a car while on duty in Brisbane.The 69-year-old man was working at a council worksite in Kelvin Grove shortly after 1:30am on Friday when the incident occurred.He was transported to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition, suffering from multiple injuries.Workplac…
Safe Work Australia is requesting input regarding the effects of suggested workplace exposure limits for nine specific chemicals.The consultation's goal is to collect data on the economic, social, and health effects of the suggested exposure limit for every chemical.The nine chemicals being considered include benzene, chlorine, copper (fumes, dusts, an…
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