WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which a 12-year-old boy was critically injured after he fell from a height at a Perth construction site.The boy was transported to Perth Children's Hospital on Monday evening, according to police.Reports indicated the boy was not alone at the time of the incident.He remained in hospital in critical condition Mon…
What is a Safe Work Method Statement?A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal document that outlines the safe working procedures for high-risk construction work tasks and identifies:The hazards associated with the work being carried out; andThe controls that can be put in place to mitigate those hazards; andThe responsibilities of those involved…
Safework Australia says only one notifiable serious injury associated with a fall was reported during their ‘April No-Falls’ safety campaign.The campaign was launched on 31 March 2022 and aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of working at height.SafeWork SA kept on releasing information, data and advice on fall prevention throughout the campaign per…
A Victoria building company faces charges for safety breaches following the death of a worker after a fall at a Melbourne construction site two years ago.The 26-year-old man fell from scaffolding onto concrete in April 2020.WorkSafe Victoria has charged the company under section 26(1) of the OHS Act for failing to ensure the workplace was safe and with…
A man has been airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after he became trapped under heavy machinery Sunday afternoon.LifeFlight said the man was using a heavy ride-on roller on private property in the South Burnett region when he was injured. Emergency services were called to the scene just after midday.The man was flown to Toowoomba Hospital by the L…
The NSW Resources Regulator has developed a fact sheet about bullying and harassment in the workplace.Workplace bullying is repeated, unwelcome behaviour directed towards an employee. Workplace bullying is unlawful under the WHS Act 2011, and is considered a risk to health and safety. The Resources Regulator said, “The fact sheet is to assist mine oper…
A worker was taken to hospital with serious burn injuries after she received a shock from an electric cable.Emergency services were alerted to the incident in central Dunedin at about 9am on Friday morning.The 34-year-old woman suffered burns to her arm after cutting a live cable in a trench.She was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.Work…
The winners of the 2021 WorkSafe Victoria awards have been announced.
The winners include businesses, workers and health and safety representatives who have gone the extra mile to ensure Victorians are safe at work.
WorkSafe Victoria said it received more than 180 nominations but only 23 finalists were shortlisted for the awards. Eight winner…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public input on crane licensing to identify areas that need to be improved.The safety agency has released a discussion paper for a six-week consultation period until Thursday, 16 June.Safe Work Australia said “We invite all stakeholders with an interest in the high risk work licensing framework to provide their views, suc…
A worker remains in hospital in a critical condition after he was crushed by a heavy boulder at a Sydney worksite Tuesday morning.
The man in his 40s was freed by emergency crews after he became trapped under the boulder.
He was undertaking excavations on the banks of a river when the incident occurred.
Paramedics treated the man at the sce…
SafeWork NSW inspectors have visited 35 construction sites in Bankstown and Rockdale as part of a week-long safety blitz to improve workplace safety.The safety watchdog said inspectors issued 86 improvement notices and 16 prohibition notices.Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said falls from height is the number one killer in the construction indu…
The theme for this year's National Safe Work Month has been released by Safe Work Australia. The theme is 'Know safety, work safely - encouraging everyone to make health and safety in the workplace a priority.'To assist Australian workplaces in preparing for the annual event, the safety agency has also developed a campaign kit with a range of resources…
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