Rise in Electrical Shock Incidents Prompts Safety Warning for SA Residential Construction Workers
Summary: SafeWork SA has issued a warning to residential construction workers across South Australia after recording a surge in electric shock incidents linked to overhead powerlines. Employers and contractors must maintain safe clearance distances to pre…
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Waikato Landfill Avoids Prosecution Despite Safety Breaches
A Waikato landfill has avoided prosecution following a fatal workplace incident, after WorkSafe NZ accepted an enforceable undertaking submitted by the company. This outcome highlights how a robust safety management response can influence regulatory decisions, even in cases involving…
NT WorkSafe has appointed Ms Peggy Cheong as its new executive director, following a rigorous selection process. Ms Cheong has lived in Darwin since 1988 and has worked across various government departments in the Northern Territory throughout her career.
Before joining the Northern Territory workplace health and safety regulator, she served as Deputy…
SafeWork SA Releases New Safety Information Sheet to Help Minimise Mobile Plant Risks in Construction
SafeWork SA has released a new safety information sheet designed to minimise mobile plant risks across South Australia's construction industry. Safety professionals managing construction and civil works sites now have an additional resource to strengt…
Man Suffers Fatal Work Injuries at Timaru Business
A workplace accident has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man in Timaru. This tragic case highlights ongoing safety risks faced by workers across New Zealand industries every day.
What Happened at the Timaru Business
Police said the Tuesday afternoon incident happened at a business on Racecourse Ro…
Safe Work Australia Issues Reminder About GHS 7 Transition
Safe Work Australia reminds businesses that the two-year transition period from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 3 (GHS 3) to Revision 7 (GHS 7) will end on 31 December 2022. Australia began transitioning to GHS 7 on 1 January 2021, giving bu…
Getting Back to Work After an Injury: New Guidance Material for Supervisors in Small and Medium Businesses Released
Safe Work Australia has published a practical guide for supervisors in small and medium businesses who support injured or ill workers during their return to work journey. This resource gives frontline managers clear, actionable steps to…
Safe Work Australia's 2021-22 Annual Report Now Available
Safe Work Australia's 2021-22 annual report has been published. The report contains detailed information about the federal agency's operations, including workforce and funding.
Safe Work Australia said, "Our annual report provides information on our performance in 2021-22 to deliver healthier,…
Gold Coast Man Rushed to Hospital After 6m Ladder Fall
A man was rushed to hospital after falling roughly six metres from a ladder while working at a property on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.
The man suffered serious injuries after reportedly falling in Burleigh Waters at about 10.15 am. Weather conditions at the time have not been reported as a…
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National Safe Work Month has come to an end, and Safe Work Australia wants businesses to continue making workplace health and safety a priority all year long.
Safe Work Australia said October reminds all Australians about the benefits of prioritising health and safety at work, and the organisation encourages employers to carry this momentum we…
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Warehouse Safety Management: Guide to Getting Started
Warehouse safety management is the coordinated approach to protecting workers, visitors, and equipment across warehouse operations. Effective safety management relies on proper planning, training, and consistent implementation of safety protocols throughout daily operations.
Key elements o…
Woman Flown to Hospital After Bull Attack in South West Queensland
A woman has been flown to hospital after a bull attack on a rural property south-west of Roma, with the LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter tasked to treat and airlift her on Wednesday afternoon.
The woman, in her 40s, suffered lower body injuries after being cr…
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