Summary: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety warning following a fatal quad bike rollover on a rural property in November 2021, urging duty holders to review training, protective equipment and vehicle maintenance practices across the state.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has warned of the dangers of using quad bikes afte…
SIRA Launches New Mental Health Warmline for NSW Workers
A new mental health service enabling workers to access confidential and tailored phone-based support has recently been launched by the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). SIRA launches new mental health warmline called Hear2Talk, giving employees across NSW a direct line to trained…
WorkSafe Victoria is advising drive-through COVID-19 testing centres across Australia to have traffic management plans in place after a Vic worker was injured while directing vehicles at a COVID-19 testing centre. The injured worker had a foot run over by a vehicle after it deviated from the queue.
What Happened at the Testing Centre
The vehicle ran…
NSW Resources Regulator rejects WHS undertaking given by mining company, sending the coal miner back to the drawing board over a serious 2019 incident. Regulator officials found the proposal fell short of delivering adequate deterrence and safety accountability.
The mining company now faces renewed scrutiny after the NSW Resources Regulator has reject…
Airlift After Tree-Cutting Incident in Southern Queensland
A man was critically injured while cutting down a tree in southern Queensland and was airlifted to hospital for treatment on Monday, 31 January.
According to news reports, the man was using a chainsaw when the tree fell on him, leaving him with multiple injuries.
Emergency Services Response…
WorkSafe NZ Helps Napier Business Comply With COVID-19 Protection Framework
A New Zealand business has assured WorkSafe it will comply with the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) after concerns were raised with the safety watchdog. WorkSafe New Zealand is thanking businesses that engage constructively when compliance gaps surface, ra…
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SafeWork NSW updates enforceable undertaking guidelines after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders across industry and regulatory bodies. The new guidelines address key recommendations from the recent evaluation of the EU program, giving businesses clearer direction on how enforceable undertakings function within workplace safety…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Worker at Toowoomba CBD
A man has died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Toowoomba store on Monday night. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing risks workers face when operating fuel-powered equipment in poorly ventilated spaces.
Emergency services were called to a Toowoomba CBD store just before 6.30pm after r…
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Three Serious Falls Prompt Ladder Safety Warning
A safety alert issued by SafeWork SA highlights dangers involved with working at height on ladders. Three serious falls prompt this ladder safety warning, urging construction businesses to review their approach to working at heights before another tragedy occurs.
The regulator reminds the construction…
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SafeWork Australia Releases New Infographics on Workplace Sexual Harassment
SafeWork Australia has released two new infographics showing key statistics on workplace sexual harassment and what to do if you are sexually harassed at work. These resources give employers and workers a clear, practical starting point for addressing this ongoing safe…
Program Aims to Improve Safety in the Construction Industry
WorkSafe Victoria is encouraging small to medium-sized businesses to sign up to the Occupational Health and Safety Essentials Program, a scheme designed to improve safety in the construction industry across the state.
According to WorkSafe figures, construction remains one of the most danger…
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