Construction Union Threatens to Ban Engineered Stone Products
A construction union has called on the Federal Government to ban imports of engineered stone products by July 2024.
The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) said it would instruct its members to stop using the product if the government fails to take action. Acting CFMEU…
National Heavy Vehicle Safety Program Gets Funding Boost
The federal government will invest $4 million into projects that improve heavy vehicle safety through Round 8 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) program. This funding pool supports industry-led road safety projects across the transport sector.…
What is Asbestos Removal?
Asbestos removal, also called asbestos abatement, is the carefully controlled process of removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from a building or structure. ACM is any material containing more than one percent asbestos, and it's linked to many diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.
Only licens…
A RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has flown a woman to hospital after being trampled by a cow in South East Queensland on Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews responded swiftly, reflecting the readiness of Queensland's aeromedical rescue teams following livestock-related incidents across rural properties.
What Happened During the Cattle Handling Incide…
New Zealand Meat Company Fined After Modified Machine Kills Worker
A New Zealand meat company has been sentenced for violating workplace safety rules after a worker was crushed to death while operating a modified machine. This case highlights how critical risk assessments become once machinery gets altered from its original design.
Court Ruling and F…
Queenslanders are reminded about the dangers of asbestos this week, as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) marks Asbestos Awareness Week with a free live-streamed safety session on working safely with asbestos.
Quick summary: WHSQ's session addresses the risk of disturbing asbestos-containing materials during home maintenance, particularly w…
National Asbestos Week, held 21-27 November 2022, is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of asbestos exposure dangers and promote safe work practices. The week falls in November each year, coinciding with World Asbestos Day on November 25.
This year's National Asbestos Awareness Week campaign asks Australians to Think Twice About Asbestos. Or…
A Brisbane man is fighting for his life after being crushed by a weight during a gym training session, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland now investigating the incident.
Summary: A man in his 30s suffered critical injuries at a Spring Hill gym in Brisbane on Thursday morning after being struck by a barbell. Paramedics attempted to revive him…
A Queensland farmer who survived two days trapped in mud has died in hospital, according to the latest news from emergency services.
The 95-year-old man fell from his tractor while working near a dam south of Gympie, Queensland, on November 6.
What Happened to the Queensland Farmer
Paramedics found the man stuck in mud after two days, with rescue cr…
Drivers Urged to Slow Down at Paramatta Creek Road Worksite
Tasmanian police are again urging motorists to slow down at roadworks after officers issued infringements at Paramatta Creek. This latest enforcement action highlights ongoing safety concerns for road crews working alongside live traffic.
Inspector Nick Clark said some motorists ignore tempo…
Queensland ATV Rollover Prompts Airlift to Brisbane Hospital
A Queensland ATV rollover prompted an airlift after a man in his 30s rolled his all-terrain vehicle in south-east Queensland on Saturday afternoon. RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crews responded, transporting him to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital for further treatment.
Incident Summ…
```html
Worker's Leg Injured in Forklift Incident at Shepparton
A worker sustained serious leg injuries following a forklift incident in northern Victoria on Monday morning. This latest news from Shepparton highlights ongoing safety concerns around plant equipment used across warehouses, farms, and industrial sites nationwide.
Police said the 35-year…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- 89
- 90
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 94
- 95
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- 104
- 105
- 106
- 107
- 108
- 109
- 110
- 111
- 112
- 113
- 114
- 115
- 116
- 117
- 118
- 119
- 120
- 121
- 122
- 123
- 124
- 125
- 126
- 127
- 128
- 129
- 130
- 131
- 132
- 133
- 134
- 135
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- 140
- 141
- 142
- 143
- 144
- 145
- 146
- 147
- 148
- 149
- 150
- 151
- 152
- 153
- 154
- 155
- 156
- 157
- 158
- 159
- 160
- 161
- 162
- 163
- 164
- 165
- 166
- 167
- 168
- 169
- 170
- 171
- 172
- 173
- 174
- 175
- 176
- 177
- 178
- 179
- 180
- 181
- 182
- 183
- 184
- 185
- 186
- 187
- 188
- 189
- 190
- 191
- 192
- 193
- 194
- 195
- 196
- 197
- 198
- 199
- 200
- 201
- 202
- 203
- 204
- 205
- 206
- 207
- 208
- 209
- 210
- 211
- 212
- 213
- 214
- 215