Safe Work Australia has published a new report on workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand.The report provides information about the operation of workers’ compensation scheme arrangements and the differences between schemes in Australia and New Zealand.Read the full report on the Safe Work Australia website.…
A man died following an incident at a Nelson business on Monday morning.Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11 am.The man died at the scene.WorkSafe NZ is investigating.Source: Stuff NZ.…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) have joined hands to launch the ‘Sharing our Roads with Oversize Loads’ campaign. The plan is to encourage drivers to share the road with heavy vehicles carrying oversize loads this Queensland Road Safety Week.The campaign features a series of videos to show road users how…
Scaffolding ExplainedA scaffold is a movable or temporary platform that provides workers access to a work area when working at a height above the floor or ground. They are erected using scaffolding poles, which are interconnected to form a secure structure. Scaffold refers to the temporary platform itself, while scaffolding refers to the entire system,…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Lockyer Valley on Sunday evening to treat and airlift a man who had been injured while fighting a grass fire.The man in his 60s suffered burns and a suspected head injury as he attempted to extinguish a fast-moving grass fire just before 5pm.He was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital…
A quarry worker is recovering in hospital after being injured in an industrial incident in the Gympie Region last week.Paramedics were called to Scotchy Pocket around 8.15am on Tuesday morning.The man in his 20s was treated at the scene before being flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.Read the original story here.…
WorkSafe WA is encouraging workers, employers and safety professionals to register for Safe Work Month 2022.October is National Safe Work Month, and WorkSafe encourages businesses to think of how they can improve health and safety in the workplace.WorkSafe WA said "The Western Australian government believes that every person who goes to work deserves t…
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be invaluable for business. They provide a valuable resource for employees to reference, ensuring that everyone is doing things the same way and reducing the chances for mistakes.
SOPs can be used for everything from health and safety to accounting and human resources. Having routine processes for specific…
A five-yearly review of the Queensland Work Health Safety Act kicks off this week.The State Government says three independent reviewers including Craig Allen, Charles Massy and Deirdre Swan will lead the review.“The three reviewers are eminently qualified and bring a mix of regulatory, practical, and legal perspectives to this important review,” Indust…
Emergency services were called to a council depot in Sydney’s southwest after a worker suffered serious burn injuries in an explosion on Wednesday morning.The man in his 40s was treated at the scene before being flown to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.Firefighters said the explosion was sparked by an angle grinder.Inv…
SafeWork SA warns construction workers to make electrical safety a priority following an increase in the number of electric shock incidents reported in the past two years.In 2021-22, SafeWork SA was notified of 348 electric shock incidents, with the construction industry accounting for nearly a quarter of all electric shock notifications during th…
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…
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