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…
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Vic Building Company Charged After Worker's Fatal Fall
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. This case highlights ongoing concerns around risk management practices at heights across the construction sector.
The 26-year-old man…
Injured Man Flown to Hospital After Being Trapped Under Heavy Machinery
A worker has been airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after becoming trapped under heavy machinery on Sunday afternoon. LifeFlight confirmed the incident occurred on private property in the South Burnett region, raising fresh concerns about machinery safety on rural and indust…
NSW Resources Regulator Releases New Fact Sheet on Workplace Bullying and Harassment
NSW Resources Regulator has released a new fact sheet addressing bullying and harassment in mining workplaces. Document outlines duties for operators and workers under existing safety obligations, giving both parties clarity on how to identify and respond to unaccepta…
A worker was taken to hospital with serious burn injuries after she received an electric shock from a live cable in central Dunedin.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Dunedin's city centre at about 9am on Friday morning.
The 34-year-old woman suffered burns to her arm after cutting a live cable in a trench while working as a contract…
Winners Announced for 2021 WorkSafe Victoria Awards
Winners of the 2021 WorkSafe Victoria awards have been announced, recognising businesses, workers and health and safety representatives across the state's industry sectors.
Recipients include organisations, employees and health and safety representatives who have gone the extra mile to keep Victoria…
Public Input Sought on Crane Licensing
Safe Work Australia is seeking public input on crane licensing to identify areas within the high risk work (HRW) framework that need improvement. The agency wants to hear directly from those who work with cranes on a daily basis, from operators to regulators, before any changes are finalised.
A discussion paper…
A Sydney worker remains in hospital in critical condition after a heavy boulder crushed him at a worksite on Tuesday morning, according to recent reporting on workplace safety incidents in Sydney.
The man, in his 40s, was freed by emergency crews after becoming trapped beneath the boulder. Rescue teams worked quickly to stabilise him before transport,…
SafeWork NSW inspectors have visited 35 construction sites in Bankstown and Rockdale as part of a week-long safety blitz to improve workplace safety, focusing heavily on fall prevention, equipment compliance, and hazardous electrical risks across the industry.
This blitz forms part of a broader push across the Illawara region and beyond, where SafeWor…
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Safe Work Australia has released this year's National Safe Work Month 2022 theme, giving workplaces across the country a clear focus for their annual safety planning. The National Safe Work Month 2022 theme is "Know safety, work safely" — encouraging everyone to make health and safety in the workplace a priority.
This theme reinforces a simple…
Worker Dies After Being Trapped Under Forklift in Sydney's West
A man has died after becoming trapped under a forklift at a worksite in Sydney's west, marking another tragic workplace fatality that highlights ongoing forklift safety concerns across Australia's warehouse and logistics sector.
The man died after being trapped under the forklift on Mond…
Vic Wheel Manufacturer Charged for Breaching Workplace Safety Laws
A Victorian wheel manufacturer has been charged over unsafe work practices following a number of incidents at a Mildura workshop between August 2018 and February 2020. The case highlights how gaps in workplace safety management can expose businesses to serious legal consequences across…
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