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SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities
SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities
Nothing beats the reliability of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) when ensuring workplace safety during high-risk work activities. It outlines the risks associated with a specific task and provides steps to carry out the work safely. It also serves as a record of workers' consultation and helps identify potential hazards in advance.However, creating…
Quad bike rider killed in SA crash
A 45-year-old man has died in a quad bike incident near Port Lincoln, marking the second quad bike-related fatality in South Australia within a span of two days.At about 6pm on Sunday, police were called to a private property approximately 20km north of Port Lincoln following the fatal incident The man died at the scene, according to the police. R…
WorkSafe Victoria files charges following death of student on a school excursion
A Melbourne-based school and a travel company have been charged by Victoria’s workplace health and safety regulator in relation to the tragic death of a student during a 2019 overseas trip.The teenager experienced complications related to diabetes during a school trip to Vietnam and later passed away at a Melbourne hospital.The school is charged with o…
Regulator raises alarm over rising number of bulldozer incidents across NSW mines
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety bulletin following an increase in bulldozer related incidents across the state’s mine sites.Since January 2022, the regulator has received reports of sixty-six bulldozer-related incidents, with 10 of them being flagged as possible causes of injury or illness.According to the Regulator, previous incidents…
Construction falls prompt WorkSafe Victoria warning
Following a tragic surge in construction falls, WorkSafe Victoria urges employers in the industry to review their fall prevention measures.According to the safety watchdog, a recent series of serious incidents resulted in the death of a worker and multiple injuriesWorkSafe says it is currently conducting an investigation into the death of a 56-yea…
Elderly man dies after quad bike crash in South Australia
A 92-year-old man was fatally injured after crashing his quad bike on a private property in South Australia on Friday evening.Police and emergency services responded to a serious crash in Adelaide Hills around 9pm on Friday.According to police, the rider was hospitalised with critical injuries and passed away on Saturday morning.Originally publish…
Safe Work Australia invites applications for their 2025 Graduate Program
Safe Work Australia has announced that it is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Graduate Program.“Our highly regarded 12-month program offers graduates the chance to undertake unique and interesting work across different sections of the Agency whilst completing a comprehensive learning and development program,” Safe Work Australia said.Addit…
Melbourne construction worker dies in hospital after fall
A worker lost his life due to head injuries sustained from a fall at a Melbourne construction site last Tuesday.The 56-year-old man fell from an elevated platform in Doncaster East.He sustained severe head injuries and passed away at the hospital three days after the incident.WorkSafe has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surroundi…
Video focuses on vehicle-related incidents at NSW mine sites
The NSW Resources Regulator has launched a video campaign to help prevent vehicle incidents and near misses at mine sites.The video highlights a specific incident at a coal mine in Muswellbrook, where an operator suffered multiple fractures in his hand and a head injury that needed 52 stitches after 2 haul trucks crashed.Notably, vehicle-related incide…
Man sustains injuries at NSW workplace after getting stuck under machinery
A worker was taken to the hospital after he got stuck under machinery on the NSW Central Coast.The incident happened at a Somersby workplace on Tuesday morning.The man sustained leg injuries, according to NSW Ambulance.He was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he is reportedly in a stable condition.SafeWork NSW has been informed about the…
New regulations set to bolster workplace safety standards in Queensland
The Queensland parliament has recently passed new laws to enhance worker protection and advocacy, further strengthening its commitment to ensuring the safety of workers.According to the State Government, the recent legislation implements suggestions made in the Review of Queensland’s WHS Act 2011 and the national 2018 Review of the Model Work Health an…