NHVR is seeking public feedback on a draft Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice designed to strengthen safety across log transport operations nationwide. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released this new draft Code of Practice aimed at enhancing safety measures in the transportation of logs from forests to mills or ports.
What Does th…
Campaign Against Asbestos Results in Licence Revocation for SA Firm
SafeWork SA has annulled the asbestos removal licence of a firm for allowing demolition of two homes in Kilburn without necessary prior asbestos removal procedures. The breach exposed nearby residents and tradespeople to hazardous fibres that pose serious health risks when disturbed d…
Safety Blitz Targets Construction Sites in Wollondilly
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit Wilton and Menangle areas this week, inspecting residential construction sites in Wollondilly to guarantee and enforce compliance with workplace safety protocols. Inspectors will check that site management teams have proper fall prevention measures in place befor…
Queensland Man Killed in Lawnmower Incident on His First Day at Work
A man has lost his life in a horrific lawnmower incident in Queensland, with breaking news confirming he died on the very first day of his new groundskeeping job.
The 50-year-old sustained fatal injuries when his ride-on mower collided with a tree, south of Toowoomba, at about 2pm o…
Victoria Set to Implement New Regulations for Safeguarding Workers' Mental Well-Being
The Victorian Government has announced it will implement new regulations by year-end that enhance management of psychosocial hazards, acknowledging their significance alongside physical hazards, and establishing new responsibilities for employers to recognise and mit…
Rider Killed in Taranaki Quad Bike Crash
A rider has died following a fatal quad bike crash on Tarata Road, Purangi, in Taranaki, New Zealand. The person died at the scene after suffering critical injuries when the vehicle rolled on a rural road bordering paddocks.
Police confirmed they received a callout at 2:30pm on Saturday afternoon, responding t…
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A young boy was flown to hospital by LifeFlight following a tractor incident in south-east Queensland, sustaining a severe leg laceration after jumping clear of a moving vehicle.
The incident occurred while he was riding on the tractor with his father, which lost control, causing the boy to jump off and injure his leg on the slasher. This kind…
NSW Intensifies Measures to Protect Workers from Dust-Related Diseases
The New South Wales Government has reaffirmed dedication to safeguarding workers against dust-related diseases by launching a new state-of-the-art Lung Health Mobile Clinic, funded at $2.5 million, which will offer lung health assessments to thousands of residents throughout the st…
WorkSafe Issues Safety Alert Following Gas Cylinder Explosion in Work Vehicle
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert reminding employers and employees of serious hazards linked to transport of dangerous goods in tool of trade (TOT) vehicles. The alert follows a workplace incident involving a gas cylinder explosion that left a worker with severe i…
NSW Government Intends to Transform SafeWork Into an Independent Regulatory Body
NSW Government has affirmed dedication to ensuring workers benefit from strong legal protections and effective regulatory oversight by presenting a bill to State Parliament that seeks to establish SafeWork NSW as an independent statutory authority.
In short: once enacted…
Young Mine Workers in Rockhampton Encouraged to Participate in Free Lung Health Assessments
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), the state's mining regulatory body, has cautioned that a number of former workers in Rockhampton could be neglecting a crucial medical diagnosis. Younger former employees across the mining sector are being urged to…
VIC Building Company Sentenced Following Deadly Fall
A construction firm has been found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $270,000 following a man's fatal fall of over four meters in February 2022. This case highlights ongoing risk management challenges facing the construction industry across Victoria.
Court Outcome and Charges
Last week, the Melb…
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