WorkSafe Victoria has commenced prosecution action against a stone supplier over the death of a worker at a Melbourne warehouse in 2020.The company faces three charges under the OHS Act for failing to provide or maintain a safe working environment.WorkSafe alleges the company breached section 21(2) (a) of the Victorian OHS Act by failing to provide or…
SafeWork SA is reminding PCBUs in the residential construction sector to ensure apprentice carpenters who use any type of nail gun are trained after four apprentices received nail gun injuries last month.SafeWork SA said a fourth-year apprentice suffered serious injuries to his thigh after shooting himself while kneeling. The incident happened on 25 Fe…
Eight organisations will receive more than $350,000 through theNSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Recovery Boost grants to improve workplace mental health.The Recovery Boost program provides up to $50,000 to organisations to implement initiatives that prevent mental distress or aid recovery.The program is part of NSW Government’s Mentally…
The NSW Resources Regulator has released the Quarterly Safety Report for October to December 2021 to help the industry improve safety management systems and undertake risk assessments at their sites.According to the report, in this quarter, total incident notifications received by principal hazard decreased from 211 to 178, representing a 9% reduction…
The Queensland Electrical Office reminds workers and property owners to prioritise electrical safety during cleanup after the floods.Head of the ESO, Donna Heelan, urged homeowners to use licensed electricians to inspect and carry out verification tests on switchboards and other electrical equipment.'If there's any chance they've been damaged by water,…
The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve the safety of people working in the forestry industry.The new Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2021 came into effect on Wednesday, 2 March 2022.Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer said this was an industry-driven project, and WorkSafe Tasmania pro…
Stay safe during and after a flood event. When a community comes together in the face of disaster, it is a truly amazing sight to see. This is what we've seen during the current floods in South East Queensland and Northern NSW - neighbours helping neighbours, strangers pitching in to lend a hand, and everyone coming together to protect prope…
A building company has pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations following the death of a carpenter who fell over six metres at a Denman Prospect worksite in 2020. Acting WorkSafe ACT commissioner Amanda Grey said the carpenter’s death was preventable.“Mr Magi’s death was preventable, and my thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and…
Safe Work Australia has released new guidancefor employers on COVID-19 rapid antigen testing of workers.A rapid antigen test is a fast and simple test for diagnosing COVID-19.Although this test will detect most COVID-19 cases, it is not as reliable as the standard (PCR) test. The test is most reliable when used by someone who has COVID 19 symptoms.Safe…
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has partnered with electricity distributors Ergon Energy Network and Energex to offer farmers belonging to any of QFF’s 21 industry members a 50 per cent co-contribution to install overhead warning markers which indicate powerlines to help improve safety in rural workplaces This is the second round of this rebat…
WorkSafe New Zealand is warning disability care providers not to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and safety.Last year, anintellectual disabilities service provider was sentenced following the death of a Taranaki woman in 2016. The woman drowned after being left alone in a bath.WorkSafe says some providers no longer provide…
The Tasmanian Government is conducting an independent review of the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011.The review is being conducted by former Coroner Rod Chandler and compensation policy expert Liz Chandler.The Tasmanian Government conducts an independent review of the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposu…
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