A man has been killed in a quad bike incident north of Timaru.Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before midnight on Saturday.Police said the rider died after his quad bike veered off the road in Milford.The incident is under investigation, according to police.First published here.…
A Victorian company was sentenced after a worker was fatally electrocuted while operating a telehandler three years ago.The Wimmera based feedlot operator was fined $140,000 and ordered to pay costs after recently pleading guilty to two counts under the Victorian OHS Act in the Horsham Magistrates' Court.In November 2020, the 29-year-old man was s…
NT WorkSafe has released new resources to assist heavy vehicle operators manage the risks associated with driver fatigue.NT WorkSafe Executive Director Peggy Cheong said the State’s workplace safety watchdog consulted widely before publishing the new guide.“I would like to thank our key stakeholders for taking the time to assist in the development of t…
The South Australian parliament has recently passed laws to criminalise industrial manslaughter.Under the new laws, an individual can face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and $18 million fine for a company ‘if they are reckless or grossly negligent in conduct which breaches a work health and safety duty and results in the death of another person.…
SafeWork NSW has embarked on a six-month campaign to protect workers from silica dust. SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites across the State to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis said the campaign will help promote safety in NSW workplaces.“This campaign is t…
WorkSafe is probing the death of a worker at a Northland company.The man in his 70s sustained fatal injuries in an incident involving a work knife on Thursday night.Police and paramedics were called to the incident just after 9.45pm.Paramedics were unable to save the elderly worker and he was declared dead at the scene.Read the full story in the NZ Her…
Ambulance paramedics treated a man after he was reportedly electrocuted at a Queensland workplace on Tuesday afternoon.The incident happened in Swanbank.The man was treated at the scene before being transported in a critical condition to Ipswich hospital. First published here.…
A rider has been killed in a workplace incident after crashing their quad bike in Tauranga Monday morning.Police said emergency crews were sent to Ohauiti at about 9.20am.WorkSafe is aware of the fatal incident.First published here.…
Essential Energy is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise electrical safety when putting up Christmas lights.Work Group Leader Steven Plant urges people to ensure Christmas lights are in good condition before using them.“If you’re pulling Christmas lights, powered decorations and extension leads out of storage, check their condition before you plug the…
A Geelong fruit and vegetable company has been sentenced for breaching health and safety regulations after a worker was injured by a forklift load.The worker sustained multiple fractures after being struck by a falling forklift load in July 2021. The company admitted to two counts of failing to provide safe systems of work following the incident.A Work…
ISO 14001 is a globally recognised environmental management system (EMS) standard. It offers a structured framework for organisations to follow best practices in controlling and mitigating their environmental impact. A 2019 study by the University of Tasmania explored the state of its implementation in Australia. The findings revealed that adopting ISO…
A rider has died after rolling their quad-bike in New Zealand's South Island on Saturday night.Police confirmed the incident happened in Methven at around 10.30pm.The rider passed away at the scene.An investigation to determine the cause of the incident is ongoing.First published here.…
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