Queensland businesses warned against operating without workers' compensation insurance
WorkCover Queensland reminds businesses that operating without workers' compensation insurance breaks the law. Every Queensland business must have workers' compensation insurance for staff, regardless of how many people they employ.
During October, WorkCover Queens…
10 Mobile Plant Safety Tips - Minimise the Risk of Injury
Mobile plant equipment presents serious hazards for workers across construction, manufacturing and other high-risk industries. Recognising these dangers and applying practical control measures helps minimise the risk of injury on any site. Below, we outline the top ten dangers to watch for when…
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Mine worker suffers serious injuries after being struck by crossbar
The NSW Resources Regulator has launched an investigation after a mine worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a crossbar while moving a piece of machinery at a northern NSW mine.
According to the latest news release, the worker suffered a serious ear injury af…
A court has ordered a Christchurch business to pay nearly $300,000 after a worker fatally fell from the roof of a building in Sydenham. Pegasus Engineering Limited, the roofing company involved, has been convicted following a WorkSafe investigation into the incident.
The 56-year-old man fell 4.5 metres to the ground while painting a flat roof in Febru…
SA Construction Workers Urged to Stay Safe Ahead of Christmas Shutdown
SafeWork SA reminds construction workers to make safety a priority in the lead-up to the festive season, urging builders across the state to stay vigilant as the Christmas shutdown approaches.
The safety watchdog issued the reminder following a number of incidents in the past few…
Man Injured While Working on Truck Airlifted to Brisbane Hospital
A man suffered head injuries and arm injuries after the truck he was working on rolled onto him in Queensland's South Burnett Region. He was later airlifted to a Brisbane hospital in a stable condition, following a rapid emergency response from local rescue crews.
What Happened
The in…
A workplace incident at a Sydney bread factory has claimed the life of a 57-year-old man, marking another tragic entry in workplace safety news across the country.
Emergency services responded to the incident at the Chullora factory at about 4am on Thursday.
Police said the man suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped by a forklift. He died a…
New Zealand Workplaces Urged to Do More to Protect People From Asbestos
Three New Zealand organisations are calling on employers and tradies to strengthen safety measures that keep employees and members of the public safe from asbestos. Asbestos is still New Zealand's number one workplace killer, and coordinated industry action remains critical to red…
Transitional Period to GHS 7 Ending Soon
Safe Work Australia is reminding businesses that Australia will adopt the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) in January 2023.
The federal safety agency says Australia is approaching the final phase of a two-year transition period, and urges organisations…
SafeWork SA Urges Farmers to Harvest Safely
SafeWork SA reminds farmers to be extra careful when working with machinery during the harvesting season, following a spate of incidents involving unguarded equipment. Maintaining strong safety practices throughout harvest remains critical for reducing risk of injury on farms across the state.
The reminder…
Woman loses legs and arm in Queensland farm incident
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a serious farm incident in the Southern Downs Region, sparking fresh concern over agricultural machinery safety across Queensland.
According to news reports, the woman in her 60s was driving a tractor with a slasher when the accident occurred in Ballande…
National Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 22-28 November 2022, and Northern Territory tradies are reminded to "think twice" before commencing construction work in buildings built before 1990.
NT WorkSafe issued the reminder after contractors recently found asbestos in unexpected locations in Darwin. The safety watchdog issued a safety alert following…
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