New Electrical Regulations for QLD from 1 Jan 2025
Electrical installations in domestic roof spaces must be de-energised before work begins, or alternative controls implemented where this isn't practicable. To help you stay compliant, we’ve updated our Working in Roof Spaces SWMS to align with these new requirements. Learn more.

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Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Step-by-Step Guide
Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Step-by-Step Guide
Imagine a workplace where machinery maintenance or servicing activities are done without any fear of unexpected startups or the control of hazardous energy or releases. Is this not an ideal scenario?In May 2022, a worker suffered severe de-gloving injuries when his hand became trapped in a curtain-coating roller machine. Just a month later, anothe…
NSW Resources Regulator releases Quarterly Safety Report
The NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report for the period of April to June 2024, aimed at assisting operators of mining and petroleum sites in fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulation.The report outlines a thorough examination of incidents throughout the mining industry, emphas…
Elderly woman flown to hospital after falling from horse
An elderly woman has been flown to hospital after being thrown from a horse in South East Queensland.The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was deployed to the Somerset region at about 11am on Wednesday morning in response to a fall involving a woman in her 80s while she was riding.The LifeFlight aeromedical team collaborated with paramedics from the Queensl…
Annual remembrance service honours 1,509 miners who have died on the job
Miners who lost their lives while working in Queensland were honoured in a ceremony on Thursday as part of Miners Memorial Day. The occasion commemorates the anniversary of the most catastrophic mining disaster in the state’s history, during which 75 miners lost their lives in a coal mine explosion at Mount Mulligan in 1921.Resources Safety and Health…
Tasmanians encouraged to prioritise workplace safety during WorkSafe Month
Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs Michael Ferguson has said that WorkSafe Month serves as a crucial opportunity for Tasmanians to assess their commitment to health, safety, and overall wellbeing in their work environments.The Minister said that whether acting as a team leader or working on the front lines, October provides a valuable cha…
Worker taken hospital after fire incident at Ballarat mine
A worker was transported to hospital following a fire at an underground gold mine in regional Victoria.The ABC News reported that workers were moved to safe chambers as a preventative measure following a truck fire on Wednesday morning.Firefighters arrived at the scene around 9:30am, where they discovered a minor fire in a construction vehicle.Ambulanc…
Safe Work Australia releases new work-related injuries and fatalities data
New statistics reveal that Australian workers are still facing significant rates of illness and injury in the workplace.Disturbingly, the number of workers who suffered fatal injuries at work rose to 200 in 2023, up from 195 in 2022, as detailed in the Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 report.The yearly report o…
WA prolongs period of transition for falls from height in construction
Industrial Relations Minister Simone McGurk has announced an extension of the transitional period for adhering to regulations concerning falls from height on construction sites in Western Australia.According to the Minister, the transitional period will continue until September 30, 2026, and will be succeeded by a six-month period of Regulatory In…
Legislation addressing industrial manslaughter approved by Tasmanian parliament
Tasmania recently became the final Australian state to approve industrial manslaughter legislation, with the Opposition successfully pushing for its introduction in the state parliament.The bill, approved by the Upper House last week, permits charging both companies and individuals for negligence or failure to fulfil their duties if it results in a wor…
Worker suffers fatal injuries in Waikato
A tragic workplace incident in Cambridge has claimed the life of a person.Emergency responders were summoned to a business premises on Peake Rd on Tuesday afternoon.A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.The workplace safety regulator confirmed it has sent inspectors to the scene.Read the original article here.…
Winners of the 2024 farm safety calendar competition announced
Safety messages like wearing a helmet on a quad bike, being cautious around electrical equipment, and washing hands after handling animals will be included in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.A total of twelve children from different parts of Queensland have been recognised as winners in this year's calendar competition. Notable entries include those from…