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Workplace Violence - Creating a Safe Work Environment
Workplace Violence - Creating a Safe Work Environment
Nobody likes to think about aggression and violence in the workplace. However, it's an important issue to be aware of, especially given the potential for serious health and safety consequences. While most people think of violence as physical aggression, it can also be psychological, such as harassment or intimidation.Unfortunately, aggression and viole…
Man burnt in Gold Coast workplace explosion
A man suffered facial burns after a battery exploded at a Gold Coast workplace.It happened on Wednesday afternoon.The man in his 40s was transported to hospital in a stable condition.Read the original story here.…
Terms of Reference for WA's farm deaths inquiry released
The Western Australian government has released the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the state's agricultural industry. The inquiry's eight terms of reference were announced by Western Australia's WorkSafe commissioner Darren Kavanagh on Thursday. The inquiry into WA's agriculture sector was launched in June after the 12th fatality in the industr…
Worker flown to hospital after being pinned between vehicles
A worker has been injured after being pinned between two vehicles in the Gympie Region.The man in his 20s suffered suspected back injuries during the incident on Tuesday morning.He is being treated at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Read the original story here.…
New agriculture safety tool provides quick access to information
Safe Work Australia has developed a pilot tool to help agricultural workers access safety information quickly. Under the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2002, Safe Work Australia has identified the agriculture industry as one of the priority industries. So far this year, the industry has recorded 22 work-related fatalities.SafeWork SA s…
Joint safety blitz targets border construction sites
SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will visit construction sites in Mildura and Buronga as part of the ongoing Cross Border Construction Program to help employers and tradies comply with workplace health and safety laws.Inspectors will focus on falls from height risks, silica dust exposure and other safety hazards during a week-long safety blitz schedu…
Workplace deaths soar past 100
Latest Safe Work Australia data shows 106 people have been killed at work so far this year. Transport, postal & warehousing industry leads with 42 fatalities, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing with 22 fatalities. The Construction industry comes third with 12 fatalities.The Manufacturing industry has recorded seven fatalities, Pub…
Queensland mining sector supports safety inquiry
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the state Government's move to launch a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the coal mining industry's response to recommendations made after the 2020 Grosvenor mine explosion.QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said that workplace safety is a priority for every mine operator in Queensland, adding tha…
Landlord fined for workplace safety failures in Queensland crane incident
A Queensland court has recently fined a landlord for safety failings after a worker was injured when debris from a crane fell on him.According to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, the worker was operating a crane moving large steel sheets when debris fell from the crane. The man sustained multiple injuries after being hit by falling debris. The S…
Guide to Traffic Control Plan and Traffic Management Plan
Guide to Traffic Control Plan and Traffic Management Plan
Working around traffic can be dangerous, especially if the traffic is not well managed. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you must use a traffic management plan to control the health and safety risks. This includes using a traffic control plan to manage traffic flow and minimise the chances of accidents.What is Traffic Manage…
NT WorkSafe lays charges after council worker nearly drowns
A Northern Territory council faces more than $7 million in fines after one of its workers nearly drowned when an amphibious weed harvester tipped and capsized.Northern Territory’s workplace safety regulator has charged the council with nine counts of breaching workplace health and safety regulations following the incident in February 2020.NT WorkSafe s…