Victorians who are setting an example in promoting workplace health and safety are encouraged to participate in the 2024 WorkSafe Awards by sharing their experiences.WorkSafe is currently accepting nominations for the 35th annual awards, which recognise and commend individuals who have played a key role in minimising work-related injuries and enhancing…
Two electricity companies have recently teamed up to remind people in Queensland to be cautious around poles and wires due to a high number of incidents occurring this year.Ergon Energy Network and Energex are promoting their safety campaign, reminding individuals working near powerlines to ‘Look Up and Live’ following a concerning increase in incident…
The Queensland Government has officially announced that the prohibition on engineered stone will be fully implemented in Queensland from July 1, 2024.According to the State Government, the prohibition requires that all work involving engineered stone in Queensland must stop starting from 1 July, regardless of whether contracts were signed before the ba…
A memorial service was recently held in Kings Park to pay tribute to the Western Australian firefighters who lost their lives while on duty.This solemn occasion, which coincided with International Firefighters' Day, brought together the families of the fallen firies along with present and former emergency services workers to honour and remember the sac…
New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a Northland school due to health and safety lapses linked to a student's death last year. The 15-year-old boy passed away during a school excursion in May 2023.WorkSafe’s head of inspectorate, Rob Pope said they recognised the significant effect of this tragedy on family, fri…
Farming can be rewarding and challenging, but whether it's considered a safe job depends on various factors. Working on Farms involves heavy machinery, animals, and sometimes hazardous chemicals. This can pose a range of risks to farmer's health and safety. However, with proper training, equipment, and safety protocols in place, the risks of farm work…
As National Road Safety Week commences, Victoria Police is urging motorists to place safety as their top priority and stay alert.This annual event emphasises the severe consequences of road accidents and the significance of responsible driving to ensure the survival of all road users.An estimated 1200 people lose their lives and another 40,000 are…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is urging primary school students to participate in this year’s Farm Safety Calendar Competition.The students are encouraged to sketch and colour a picture that conveys a farm safety message.The top 12 drawings will be selected for the 2025 Farm safety calendar.“The Farm safety calendar competition raises awarenes…
Safe Work Australia has released a research report conducted by Monash University that explores early intervention in the workers’ compensation process. According to the federal workplace health and safety regulator, the report titled ‘Early intervention in the workers’ compensation process’ evaluates the evidence surrounding different strategies for e…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is investigating an incident that injured two men, one of them severely, due to chemical burns on Wednesday morning.Ambulance paramedics were alerted to the incident in Acacia Ridge at about 10.39am.The two men, both in their forties, sustained chemical burns on various parts of their bodies and were attend…
A forklift operator was fatally crushed by bags of animal feed at a Melbourne warehouse on Thursday afternoon.WorkSafe said the man, 63, was trying to fix a torn bag of animal feed when three one-tonne bags fell on top of him, crushing him at approximately 2:30pm.The safety watchdog confirmed it was conducting an investigation to determine the circumst…
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue chopper flew a man to the hospital following a quad bike incident on Wednesday afternoon.The man was riding his quad bike through a national park in south-east Queensland at the time of the incident.The rescue chopper was dispatched to the scene at about 3:30pm.The man received treatment for several suspected fractures b…
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