NT WorkSafe urges all those celebrating Territory Day with fireworks to adhere to the regulations and prioritise safety.
“With five hours to use fireworks between 6pm and 11pm on Tuesday 1 July – buy only what you can safely ignite during the approved periods. Any leftover and defective fireworks must be handed in to NT WorkSafe for safe d…
SafeWork NSW inspectors are inspecting commercial construction sites in the Hunter and Central Coast areas this week, as part of a sustained effort to maintain worker safety.
During onsite visits, inspectors will actively interact with both workers and employers regarding psychological health, safety, and potential hazards. These hazards may encompass…
WorkCover Queensland has announced that the average net premium rate target for the 2025–26 financial year will remain unchanged.
The rate will remain at $1.343 for each $100 of wages, after applying discounts, thereby continuing to present exceptional value for businesses in Queensland while upholding a vital safety net for injured worker…
The NSW Resources Regulator has recently launched its annual high visibility campaign focused on mine safety.
The Resources Regulator says the two-week initiative will concentrate on enhancing safety standards within both underground and surface mining activities, incorporating both scheduled and surprise site inspections.
This year’s initiative…
A WHS (Work Health and Safety) audit is a powerful process for organisations to maintain safety, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and proactively reduce workplace risks. But without a structured approach, WHS audits can become time-consuming and ineffective.
This guide breaks down the steps to conduct a WHS audit, from planning and execution to…
A woman was flown to hospital following a quad bike incident in north-west Queensland.
The incident happened on Monday morning.
The LifeFlight rescue chopper was sent to a private property within the Shire of McKinlay at 10:20am.
The LifeFlight team partnered with local QAS paramedics to care for a woman in her 20s with possible spinal injuries.
The w…
WorkSafe is probing a fatal incident that occurred during earthworks in Kilmore on Friday.
The safety watchdog said directional drilling was in progress on the site when a 53-year-old man encountered an auger within the excavation.
This incident represents the 27th confirmed workplace fatality recorded in 2025, according to WorkSafe statistics.
Read t…
Starting from 1 July this year, SafeWork SA will focus on construction companies with a record of injury claims in an effort to enhance workplace safety
The extensive campaign will aim at medium and large construction enterprises, labour hire firms, and Group Training Organisations (GTOs).
The construction industry in Australia ranks as the second lar…
The NSW Government has launched a state-wide distribution of body worn video (BWV) to discourage violent and aggressive conduct directed at SafeWork inspectors.
According to the NSW Government, inspectors play a crucial role in assisting workplaces in upholding safety standards; however, they are not always received positively on worksites. Moreover,…
Victorian workplaces and individuals who are making progress in workplace health and safety are encouraged to share their experiences by participating in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards.
The awards honour accomplishments that mitigate harm in workplaces across Victoria, recognising employers, employees, or teams that have averted health and safety hazards an…
A man was flown to a hospital after being injured while stuck in a silo in rural Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a property in Eurombah at about 1.50pm on Sunday.
It came after reports that an elderly man was trapped while working in a fertiliser silo.
Firefighters were able to rescue the man after five hours.
He was attended to at…
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after a worker lost their life in a forklift incident at a Melbourne warehouse on Sunday.
WorkSafe said the man, aged 62, was positioned in a metal stillage elevated by forklift tines when the stillage became unbalanced and descended approximately 2.5 meters to the ground.
The man suffered severe head injuries a…
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