A Gold Coast woman suffered facial burns in a workplace incident on the Gold Coast on Thursday evening, sustaining injuries to her face and neck.
The incident happened in Surfers Paradise at about 6.45pm, under hazardous conditions that raised fresh concerns about workplace safety practices.
Queensland ambulance paramedics stabilised the injured woma…
New WorkSafe Statistics Reveal 2022 Workplace Death Toll
New WorkSafe statistics reveal 2022 workplace death toll figures that highlight the ongoing effects of occupational injuries, after 61 workers were fatally injured throughout the year. WorkSafe issued this reminder to employers so businesses take these hazards seriously.
Breakdown of 2022 Fatal…
NHVR Releases 2023 Action Plan to Improve Heavy Vehicle Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan, which outlines its safety goals for the year ahead. This program targets sustainable heavy vehicle movements across the transport sector while addressing risk management priori…
Entries open for 2023 Comcare Health and Safety Awards, with nominations now being accepted across three categories recognising national work health and safety excellence.
Award categories include Prevention Award, Recovery at and Return to Work Award, and Individual Contribution Award. Each category highlights a different aspect of workplace safety e…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public feedback on a proposed prohibition on the use of engineered stone, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce workplace health risks linked to this material.
The federal safety regulator urges all stakeholders to visit Safe Work Australia's consultation website Engage to submit their views before 2 April 2023, ahead of…
Industrial Manslaughter Charges for Darwin Building Contractor After Worker's Fatal Fall
A Darwin building contractor faces industrial manslaughter charges following a worker's death at a Bayview construction site in April 2020. NT WorkSafe has charged the company after investigating circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
The man, aged 60, was…
With Hearing Awareness Week taking place from March 1st to 7th and World Hearing Day held on the 3rd of March, now is an important time to focus on hearing health in the workplace. Hearing loss is a common workplace injury that can significantly impact quality of life but is often preventable through simple habits and consistent risk management.
Steps…
Charges Filed Against Victorian Plastics Manufacturer Over Workplace Injury
WorkSafe has charged a Victorian plastics manufacturer with two breaches of the OHS Act after a worker suffered a head injury from a falling machine part in November 2021.
What Happened
The incident occurred when a machine component detached and struck an employee on the hea…
SafeWork South Australia Urges Farm Workers to Put Safety First When Working With Portable Field Bins
SafeWork SA has issued a reminder to farmers about the dangers of portable field bins after a worker was seriously injured in the State's mid-north last month. The incident highlights hazardous conditions that exist across South Australia's agricultur…
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Worker Killed by Falling Object South of Brisbane
A construction worker has died after being struck by a falling object at a site south of Brisbane. The fatal incident occurred in Beaudesert on Wednesday morning, prompting an urgent safety investigation.
Paramedics found the man critically injured shortly before 10am. Despite emergency respon…
Australia Seafood Industry Launches Safety Program
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched a four-year safety program for the commercial seafood industry. This initiative, known as Sea Safe, aims to measurably improve…
WorkSafe Prosecutes Company and Director Over Serious Head Injury to Worker
Victoria's safety watchdog is prosecuting a Gippsland construction company and its sole director after a worker suffered serious head injuries when struck by a pipe. WorkSafe Victoria's action highlights ongoing scrutiny of safety management practices across the construction s…
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