SafeWork SA is looking into the circumstances surrounding a man's death that occurred at a vineyard in southern Adelaide.The incident happened on Saturday morning.Emergency services were alerted to a property in Willunga South at about 10:45am.A 70-year-old man was discovered at the scene and, unfortunately, could not be resuscitated.Originally publish…
An elderly man has died after the quad bike he was operating crashed into another ATV on a South Australian property.Emergency services responded to the incident on a private property in Petherick, east of Bordertown, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday.Police said the man, aged 77, passed away at the scene.The second ATV driver was transported to the hospital…
The Allan Labor Government says it is advancing mental health reform across the country with the introduction of a new centre that integrates the efforts of industry, unions, and professionals to enhance the mental health of workplaces.WorkSafe Victoria will serve as the primary establishment partner for the National Centre for Workplace Mental Health…
Under new regulations intended to protect young workers and ensure compliance with quality standards in electrical work, electricians in New South Wales who neglect to properly supervise their apprentices will have their licenses revoked.According to the State Government, fatalities associated with electrical incidents continue to be the second most pr…
NSW electricity provider, Essential Energy, has announced that the significance of community safety concerning renewable energy sources will be a central theme during its annual Electricity Safety Week, scheduled for September 2-6.Electricity Safety Week aims to enhance awareness regarding the dangers linked to electricity and educates students on main…
The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight rescue helicopter flew a man to hospital following a tractor incident in South East Queensland on Monday afternoon.The LifeFlight team responded to a call when a tractor crashed into a tree on a private property around 4pm.Queensland ambulance paramedics and a critical care doctor from LifeFlight provided on-scene medical…
The Tasmanian Government has reaffirmed its support for the current industry campaign dedicated to the safety of roadworkers.The Civil Contractors Federation has recently unveiled the 2024 edition of the ‘Your Speed is Our Safety’ campaign.This campaign is a joint effort involving the Civil Contractors Federation, the Traffic Management Association of…
The Queensland Government has unveiled a safety campaign designed to bolster safety outcomes in key sectors, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and social assistance.The State Government says each person holds the duty to create a safe workplace and any missteps in this area can result in serious emotional, physical, mental, and financi…
Electrical Safety Week begins this week to encourage safe use of electricity in both homes and workplaces.NT WorkSafe is offering free webinars over a two-week period this year to educate the public on the new electrical safety laws that have been introduced in the Territory.The legislation brings in a fresh licensing system for electricians and worker…
Amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations have been published by Safe Work Australia, designed to bolster protections for employees at risk of silica dust exposure across all sectors, particularly in building and construction.Safe Work Australia said the amendments establish more stringent regulations concerning the handling…
WorkSafe NZ has released the 2023 electrical and gas incidents annual report.The safety regulatory authority indicates that the report examines trends and identifies risks associated with electrical and gas-related incidents.According to the report, the Energy Safety team at WorkSafe documented 7 notifiable incidents and 10 non-notifiable incidents in…
The finalists for the WorkSafe WA Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 have been determined, with the announcement of the winners scheduled to take place at Optus Stadium on October 31.The judging committee has selected a total of 41 finalists for the Awards' five categories.WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North remarked that the Awards serve as a…
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