A Melbourne freight company has been charged after a worker died while unloading sections of steel light poles from a truck at Altona North in June 2020.
The man died after two of the sections became unstable and fell on him during the unloading operation.
Charges Filed Under Victorian OHS Act
This transport company faces two charges under the Victo…
A man was flown to hospital in a serious condition after being charged by a bull on Wednesday morning, in an incident that highlights the ongoing risk of livestock-related injuries on rural properties across Australia.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the Toowoomba region at about 10.30 am following the attack.
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Charges laid after fatal workplace incident mark the latest step in WorkSafe Victoria's ongoing prosecution action against a stone supplier over the death of a worker at a Melbourne warehouse in 2020.
The company faces three charges under the OHS Act for failing to provide or maintain a safe working environment, with each charge carrying signi…
Nail Gun Incidents Prompt Safety Warning
SafeWork SA is reminding PCBUs in the residential construction sector to ensure apprentice carpenters who use any type of nail gun receive proper training, after four apprentices suffered nail gun injuries last month. These four incidents highlight how hazardous nail guns can be on construction sites when corre…
Funding Boost to Improve Workplace Mental Health
Eight organisations will receive more than $350,000 through the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Recovery Boost grants to improve workplace mental health. This funding has been made available to support organisations across several sectors of industry, giving employees and workers greater…
NSW Resources Regulator has released its Quarterly Safety Report for October to December 2021, giving industry a clear picture of incident trends and helping operators strengthen safety management systems and undertake risk assessments at their sites.
Summary: Total incident notifications by principal hazard fell from 211 to 178 during the quarter, a…
Queenslanders urged to make electrical safety a priority during flood cleanup, according to the Electrical Safety Office, which is reminding workers and property owners to stay alert around damaged equipment as communities begin recovery.
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) reminds workers and property owners to prioritise electrical safety during clea…
Updates to the Forest Safety Code of Practice Come Into Effect in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve safety for people working in the forestry industry. This revised code of practice gives forest managers, contractors and workers clearer guidance on managing risks across daily operations.
The ne…
You Need to Stay Safe During Flood Cleanup!
Staying safe during flood cleanup means wearing protective clothing, avoiding downed power lines, and disinfecting surfaces exposed to contaminated water. This guide covers the essential precautions every worker and homeowner should follow when a disaster strikes and recovery begins.
When a community comes…
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. This incident highlights the ongoing risk construction workers face when fall protection measures are inadequate, and it underscores why access to proper safety systems remains critical…
Safe Work Australia Releases New Guidance on COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing
Safe Work Australia has released new guidance for employers on COVID-19 rapid antigen testing of workers. This advice helps businesses assess whether rapid antigen testing suits their workplace as part of managing ongoing health hazards.
A rapid antigen test offers a fast, si…
QFF Teams Up With Power Distributors to Improve Farm Safety
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, helping improve safety…
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