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New Code of Practice for tower cranes approved in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory WorkSafe has published a new Code of Practice under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.The Tower Cranes Code of Practice provides practical guidance to duty holders on managing risks of tower cranes in the workplace.“In addition, eleven Codes of Practice have also been varied to reflect technical…
Man killed in workplace incident at Parawa
A worker has been fatally injured after reportedly being trapped in machinery in South Australia.Emergency crews were called to a property in Parawa on Monday afternoon following reports of a workplace incident.The 59-year-old man was moving tree logs in a vehicle when the incident took place.He died at the scene.Source: ABC News.…
Victoria water tank manufacturer charged after fatal unloading incident
Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator has filed charges against a water tank manufacturer after a man was fatally injured and another seriously injured while helping unload two water tanks in 2021.The company faces five charges under the OHS Act for failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace, and failing to ensure people who were not e…
WorkSafe confirms probe into fatal workplace incident at Jandakot
Western Australia’s workplace health and safety regulator has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the death of a worker at a steel company in Jandakot.WorkSafe said the man was fatally struck by a steel beam on Wednesday morning.“WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preven…
Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons
Ergon Energy and Energex Network staff visited Queensland schools during this year’s Electrical Safety Week (4-8 September) to teach children about electrical safety as part of the 2023 Safety Heroes program.Executive General Manager Karen Stafford said a new gaming app and a scratch project have been added to this year’s program.“We have a couple of e…
SafeWork SA warns of vehicle roll-away risks in workplaces
Three fatal incidents in South Australia over the past three years have prompted a safety warning from SafeWork about the risks posed by uncontrolled movement of vehicles in workplaces.Several people have also been injured and property damaged in vehicle roll-away incidents since 2020.“A roll-away incident involves the unintentional movement of a…
WorkSafe ACT reveals theme for 2023 Safe Work Month
WorkSafe ACT has released the theme and campaign kit for this year’s Safe Work Month.The theme for 2023 is ‘Safe Work Month: it's everyone's Territory’ The regulator says it chose a local theme for 2023 to remind Canberrans that their health and safety is of paramount importance. “We’re asking businesses, employers, workers and the ACT commun…
Man seriously injured in chainsaw incident at Kenthurst
A man was taken to hospital after a chainsaw incident in Sydney.The man sustained deep cuts to his arms following the incident in Kenthurst on Tuesday.The man in his 70s was helped by an off-duty nurse before ambulance paramedics arrived.He was treated at the scene and later transported by road to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.Click …
WA sole trader fined over skylight fall
A Western Australian sole trader was recently issued a $47,250 fine after a worker sustained multiple fractures when he fell through a skylight three years ago.The man fell more than four metres while working on a workshop roof in August 2020.The trader was fined in a Katanning court after pleading guilty to failing to provide a safe workplace.The…
Tasmania to expand presumptive cancers list for firefighters
The Tasmanian government has recently introduced legislation to expand the list of presumptive cancers for fire-fighters.Nine more cancers will be added to the presumptive list after the bill tabled by Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer becomes law. “The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2023 amends th…
Perth worker killed by steel beam
A worker has died after being struck by a steel beam in Perth’s south.The incident happened at a business in Jandakot on Wednesday morning.Emergency crews rushed to the scene but the man couldn’t be saved. WorkSafe is investigating the incident.Originally published in the Perth Now.…