SafeWork NSW is investigating a fatal workplace incident at a Sydney business on Friday afternoon.Paramedics were unable to save the man following the incident shortly before 4pm.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Read the original story on 7NEWS.…
WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges against a Melbourne aged care home for workplace safety breaches following a COVID-19 outbreak at a residential aged care facility at Epping in 2020.The safety regulator accuses the aged care home of failing to provide training as required to enable workers to perform their work safely and without risks to health, co…
A woman has been flown to hospital following a silo incident in southern Queensland.The woman aged in her 20s suffered multiple injuries after a feeding silo fell on her Saturday afternoon.She was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.Source: LifeFlight…
Toolbox talks are a great way to start the day (or shift) on the right foot. They provide all the information needed before getting started, and they make sure everyone's aware of what health risks might come their way while working at the job site! Learn its definition, importance, and examples to implement in your safety measures.
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A boy has been injured after crashing his quad bike on sand dunes in Western Australia.The RAC Rescue Helicopter was sent to Lancelin on Friday morning to treat and airlift the injured boy.Reports indicated the boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries.Five people have died in quad bike incidents this year.Originally published in PerthNow.…
A disability service provider has been charged by SafeWork SA after a worker was sexually assaulted by a client. SafeWork SA accuses the organisation of failing in their health and safety duty to protect an employee who was on duty.The safety watchdog alleges that the organisation failed to provide a safe work environment and did not provide enough inf…
Victorian businesses have less than a week to submit entries for this year’s WorkSafe Awards.The awards honour Victorian businesses for their commitment to improving workplace health and safety. The awards are open to all businesses operating in Victoria, and entrants can nominate themselves or another person in any of the seven categories. WorkSafe CE…
A 55-year-old man has been killed in a truck unloading incident in Victoria, taking the state’s workplace fatality toll to 28.The 55-year-old man became trapped between a tip truck and a front-end loader in Cowwarr while grain pellets were being unloaded on Tuesday morning.WorkSafe is investigating. Source: WorkSafe Victoria website.…
A proactive compliance campaign focusing on lead risk work was launched early this week in South Australia.SafeWork SA said inspectors will visit businesses in metropolitan and regional areas on 4 July 2022 to ensure workers are protected from lead exposure.The safety watchdog added that Persons Conducting Businesses or Undertakings (PCBU) will also be…
A worker who suffered serious burns in a restaurant fire in Sydney’s west last month has succumbed to his injuries.Police said the 24-year-old man was using a cleaning product when a fire broke out. The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died two weeks later.SafeWork is investigating the incident. Source: NSW Pol…
Are you aware of these common workplace dangers?
We know it can be overwhelming trying to keep your Health and Safety in check.
Health and safety should always be a top priority in the workplace. Unfortunately, accidents can still happen, even when precautions are taken. To help ensure a safe working environment, here are 10 of the most common un…
WorkCover WA has announced the release of the WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025: Building on Strength.The four-year plan focuses on three priorities including, Strategic Scheme Management, Modernising Workers Compensation Laws and People, culture and systems.WorkCover WA said, “The WorkCover WA Board, Corporate Executive team and staff are commit…
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