A man has been fatally injured after being run over by the rear wheels of a prime mover in northern Victoria on Tuesday morning.
According to WorkSafe, the 62-year-old man was positioned beneath the truck, which was connected to a trailer, when it unexpectedly rolled backward, resulting in him being crushed and dragged approximately 40 meters before h…
Getting a handle on workplace safety, standards, and regulations is one of the essential parts of running a business. Having a comprehensive safety policy and well-defined WHS policies and procedures can help ensure everyone knows their rights, work health and safety responsibilities, and protocols.
What is WHS?
WHS, or Work Health and Safety, is the A…
A man was injured in a tractor-related incident on a rural Queensland property on Sunday.
The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked to a property near Proston just after 8am.
According to LifeFlight, the man, in his sixties, was performing tasks on the farm at the time of the incident.
The patient was treated for suspected multiple injuries by the LifeFlig…
WorkSafe New Zealand has said that the fatal quad bike rollover involving a Tararua farmhand might have been averted had the farm manager maintained the bike in optimal condition.
According to the New Zealand workplace safety regulator, defective brakes, inconsistent tire pressure, and inadequate suspension were identified as contributing factors in t…
This week marks National Road Safety Week (NRSW), and statistics reveal that around 1,300 individuals lose their lives on Australian roads annually, with an additional 44,000 suffering serious injuries.
During 2024, NSW roads witnessed 334 fatalities, with close to 70 percent of these incidents taking place in regional areas and approximately 40 perce…
A Quality Management Plan (QMP) is the foundation of any organisation’s commitment to maintaining high standards, regulatory compliance, and driving continual improvement. However, as businesses grow, industry regulations change, and customer expectations shift, even the most well-structured QMP can become outdated.
Importance of Updating Your QM…
The NSW Government has recently unveiled an Exposure Draft for a Bill, ‘contributing to its sustained consultation efforts to secure the workers compensation system moving forward.’
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said he has submitted the Exposure Draft to a parliamentary inquiry for further investigation and to gather input on potential ref…
A person has been killed following an ATV rollover near Cambridge Sunday afternoon.
Three other people sustained injuries as a result of the incident, which took place on a private property in Karapiro at around 2.30pm.
St John provided a response that included ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and three choppers.
An investigation into the cause of…
The NSW Resources Regulator has begun a probe to uncover the cause of an incident that took place at a mine south west of Sydney last month.
“A suspected gas and rock burst occurred while operating a continuous miner in the underground mine. Four workers were in the vicinity, three were partially buried,” the regulator said.
All staff memb…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says it is focused on enhancing safety for heavy vehicles along Australia's longest roadway by initiating a significant operation that extends from Port Augusta in South Australia to the border with Western Australia.
NHVR Director Southern Region Paul Simionato said Operation Compass is designed to play a k…
SafeWork NSW is urging workplaces to prioritise safety when using mobile plant and relocating vehicles following a tragic incident in western Sydney on Tuesday morning.
A man sustained critical head injuries and passed away at the scene while using a forklift at a warehouse.
SafeWork NSW is conducting an investigation into the incident.
In March this…
A rider has died as a result of a quad bike collision in the rural area of South Canterbury.
Emergency crews responded to the incident at Waitohi just after 2:30pm on Tuesday.
Police reported that a rider was discovered deceased at the site.
WorkSafe has been informed.
Initially released here.…
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