A man has been killed in an unfortunate incident in north-west Sydney after being trapped beneath a toppled oil tank.Emergency services arrived at Eastwood around 8:45am on Tuesday after receiving reports that a man in his sixties was trapped beneath a tank.Police arrived to find the man trapped, and despite the efforts of paramedics to treat him, he w…
A new code of practice for the wine industry has recently been registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), with the objective of facilitating the safe and compliant movement of grapes and wine within the supply chain.According to NHVR Acting Chief Safety and Productivity Officer Paul Daly, the recommendations developed exclusively for th…
A man has been flown to hospital following injuries sustained in a horse fall in the South Burnett region.According to reports, the man in his thirties was trampled by a horse following his fall on Saturday morning.The LifeFlight rescue helicopter was dispatched at 8:20am and successfully landed in a field adjacent to the site of the incident.The…
A man sustained injuries while cutting down a tree in southern Tasmania on Wednesday 1 January 2025.Police and emergency services responded to the incident around 1:45pm.The 57-year-old man received on-site treatment from paramedics and was subsequently taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he is currently in stable condition with injuries that are…
Clear and readily accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential for preventing potential hazards in the workplace. Picture a warehouse where employees regularly handle industrial solvents. By consulting the SDS before use, workers gain critical knowledge on proper storage, usage, and disposal, ensuring they can manage these substances safely and ef…
The NSW Government is launching an initiative throughout construction sites in the state to bolster psychological health and safety in the work environment.The 'Healthy Minds, Safer Sites' campaign is designed to equip inspectors with the tools and resources necessary to address psychosocial hazards. These hazards include work-related factors and…
SafeWork SA will launch a campaign this summer aimed at ensuring the safety of retail workers against the risks posed by extreme heat.Over 100 retail establishments will undergo audits throughout the campaign to verify compliance and to inform both employers and employees about the risks associated with working in high-temperature environments.Saf…
An irrigation company in Gippsland has been charged by WorkSafe following a serious incident in which a worker was injured after being hit by a telehandler at a dairy farm in Yarram in October 2023.The company is facing two counts in accordance with section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for its failure to provide and uphold a saf…
SafeWork SA has published its Activity Report for the year 2023-2024.Key highlights of the Report include the implementation of new regulations to strengthen the protection of South Australian workers, a record-setting issuance of statutory notices, and a safety enforcement operation aimed at high-risk sectors.The report indicates that the regulatory b…
In an effort to mitigate musculoskeletal strain among electricians, WorkCover Queensland has joined forces with Master Electricians Australia as part of its Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives.According to WorkCover, electricians commonly face musculoskeletal injuries, which have the potential to lead to persistent health issues. These injuries can negat…
A fruit grower is facing charges after a truckie died at a warehouse in Shepparton last year.Authorities found a 50-year-old man unresponsive in a cool room with low oxygen levels, designed for apple storage, after someone noticed his car parked outside with the engine still running.The company is subject to two accusations in accordance with section 2…
The NSW Resources Regulator has approved a Work Health and Safety (WHS) enforceable undertaking from a mining company concerning a significant incident that took place in Boggabri on December 6, 2021.In an incident that did not result in any physical harm, a haul truck narrowly avoided a collision with a light vehicle carrying two passengers. The light…
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