The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve the safety of people working in the forestry industry.The new Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2021 came into effect on Wednesday, 2 March 2022.Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer said this was an industry-driven project, and WorkSafe Tasmania pro…
Stay safe during and after a flood event. When a community comes together in the face of disaster, it is a truly amazing sight to see. This is what we've seen during the current floods in South East Queensland and Northern NSW - neighbours helping neighbours, strangers pitching in to lend a hand, and everyone coming together to protect prope…
A building company has pleaded guilty to workplace safety violations following the death of a carpenter who fell over six metres at a Denman Prospect worksite in 2020. Acting WorkSafe ACT commissioner Amanda Grey said the carpenter’s death was preventable.“Mr Magi’s death was preventable, and my thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and…
Safe Work Australia has released new guidancefor employers on COVID-19 rapid antigen testing of workers.A rapid antigen test is a fast and simple test for diagnosing COVID-19.Although this test will detect most COVID-19 cases, it is not as reliable as the standard (PCR) test. The test is most reliable when used by someone who has COVID 19 symptoms.Safe…
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has partnered with electricity distributors Ergon Energy Network and Energex to offer farmers belonging to any of QFF’s 21 industry members a 50 per cent co-contribution to install overhead warning markers which indicate powerlines to help improve safety in rural workplaces This is the second round of this rebat…
WorkSafe New Zealand is warning disability care providers not to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and safety.Last year, anintellectual disabilities service provider was sentenced following the death of a Taranaki woman in 2016. The woman drowned after being left alone in a bath.WorkSafe says some providers no longer provide…
The Tasmanian Government is conducting an independent review of the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011.The review is being conducted by former Coroner Rod Chandler and compensation policy expert Liz Chandler.The Tasmanian Government conducts an independent review of the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposu…
A man has been killed in a workplace incident at a transport depot in Carterton.Police said emergency services were called to the scene of a workplace incident in Waingawa Road on Saturday morning.A man died at the scene.WorkSafe New Zealand has been notified.Source New Zealand Police. …
An experienced truck driver has been fined $5,000 following an incident in which a young worker suffered a crush injury at work and spent 18 days in hospital.The truckie was recently sentenced in the Longreach Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges under Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act 2011.On 8 February 2020, the truck driver was c…
According to latest Safe Work Australia figures, twenty Australian workers have been killed at work so far this year.The Transport postal and warehousing industry leads with 10 fatalities, followed by Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry with four fatalities, while Electricity, gas, water and waste services and Public administration and safety ea…
The parents of a Victorian man killed in a workplace incident more than four years ago are calling on employers to make workplace safety a priority.The 21-year-old was fatally injured after his truck rolled over in West Gippsland in May 2017.His employer was later convicted and fined following the incident.Simonette Randall and Jim Taifer were shocked…
A safety alert issued by WorkSafe New Zealand reminds people of the serious health and safety risks involved when carrying out hot work.WorkSafe issued the alert following a recent incident.WorkSafe said a worker was recently treated in hospital after a serious incident involving hot work being performed on an oil drum. The worker suffered minor injuri…
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