Worker Dies After Being Trapped in Machinery at Katanning
WorkSafe WA has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace incident at a meat processing plant in Katanning. A worker died on Saturday afternoon after becoming trapped in machinery, prompting immediate scrutiny of site safety practices.
WorkSafe inspectors attended the scene shortly afte…
Safe Work Australia Releases Latest Comparative Performance Monitoring Report
Safe Work Australia has published the 24th edition of its Comparative performance monitoring report, providing a detailed snapshot of WHS and workers' compensation trends across Australia and New Zealand.
The latest comparative performance monitoring report examines how hea…
The holiday season is a beautiful time of year, but it also brings a genuine risk of electrical incidents caused by faulty or non-compliant equipment, including Christmas lights and decorations. This guide covers the essential electrical safety tips every business owner and safety professional should follow before decorating for Christmas.
Business ow…
Rider Airlifted to Hospital After Crashing Quad Bike North East of Roma
An injured rider was flown to hospital following a quad bike incident in the Western Downs region on Tuesday morning. LifeFlight's Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter flew to a property north-east of Roma at about 11am.
The man in his 30s suffered a suspected shoulder…
A Queensland man has been hospitalised after a chainsaw incident left him with significant abdominal injuries in the Southern Downs Region. This latest news follows a growing pattern of farm equipment accidents across rural Queensland, underscoring why chainsaw safe work method statements remain essential for anyone operating this equipment.
Paramedic…
The NSW Resources Regulator has launched an investigation after a mine worker suffered a serious leg injury during a lifting operation last month. This safety incident highlights ongoing concerns around crane operations and load-handling procedures at coal mining sites across the state.
The Regulator said the worker was struck on the leg by a lifting…
Queensland Businesses Urged to Protect Workers as Temperatures Soar
Temperatures in parts of Queensland are forecast to reach up to 40 degrees this week, and the State Government reminds workplaces to take measures to protect workers from heat-related risk.
Summary: Queensland's Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace is urging businesses to priori…
NSW Resources Regulator's Quarterly Safety Report Released
The NSW Resources Regulator's quarterly safety report has been released, confirming that 159 incident notifications were received between July and September 2022. Notably, the quarterly safety report shows no mine-related fatality occurred in NSW during this period.
Purpose of the Report
Acc…
NT WorkSafe Urges Workplaces to Put Safety First This Holiday Season
NT WorkSafe has issued a reminder to Northern Territory workplaces to put safety first this holiday season, as end-of-year pressures often lead to shortcuts that put workers at risk. Similar worksafe authorities have issued reminders across other jurisdictions, reinforcing a national…
A quad bike rider has serious injuries after a rollover on a Queensland property, with the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter flying the injured man to hospital following the crash.
The rescue chopper was tasked to a private property in the Western Downs region on Saturday evening. According to LifeFlight news, the man in his 40s sustained head injurie…
Latest Workers' Compensation Stats Released
Safe Work Australia has released the latest national workers compensation statistics, giving safety professionals fresh insight into workplace injury trends across the country.
The Australian workers' compensation statistics 2020-21 report includes data on accepted serious workers' compensation claims, offe…
NT WorkSafe Urges Employers to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
Employers across the Northern Territory are being urged to protect outdoor workers from heat stress after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a heatwave warning for most parts of the Territory. NT WorkSafe is urging employers to review their heat safety practices immediately, particularly f…
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