Campaign Aims to Promote Powerline Safety Within Queensland's Agricultural Industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is implementing a proactive compliance campaign aimed at minimising risks associated with working in proximity to powerlines within the agricultural industry.
The objective of this statewide safety campaign is to lower risk of wo…
Farming remains the primary contributor to workplace fatalities in New Zealand, representing 40% of all documented deaths.
The sector has now been designated as a priority by WorkSafe, which is allocating 25% of its resources to improve the statistics.
According to inspections manager Rob Pope, there were 14 fatalities among workers on farms in the pr…
SafeWork Initiative Focuses on Enhancing Safety at Construction Sites
Throughout this week, SafeWork NSW inspectors will be on-site in the Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie regions, performing inspections at construction sites to ensure adherence to workplace safety regulations and compliance requirements. This SafeWork initiative focuses on enh…
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Man Injured in Tree-Cutting Incident North of Brisbane
A man was flown to hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter after being struck by a tree north of Brisbane. LifeFlight crews responded quickly to reach the patient and provide emergency care before transport.
The LifeFlight helicopter was dispatched to the Bundaberg area at 11:20am on Sunday…
Builder Faces Charges Related to Fall Hazards at Melbourne Construction Site
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a construction firm for noncompliance with safety standards after fall hazards were identified at a Melbourne building site. The company faces three counts under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not providing and mainta…
New Monash Study Underscores the Alarming Surge in Silicosis Cases Linked to Artificial Stone Fabrication
Recent research conducted by Monash University indicates a significant increase in silicosis cases among Victorian workers engaged in the manufacturing and installation of artificial stone countertops. This disturbing spike has prompted renewed ca…
Express your views on the work health and safety regulatory framework in NSW, as the State Government has opened consultation for employers, employees, trade unions, and industry professionals to weigh in on proposed amendments.
SafeWork NSW has started this review to gather input on updates to the Work Health and Safety Regulation, which sets specifi…
Vic Food Company Allocates $130,000 Towards Safety Initiatives Following Injury Incident
A Victorian food company has recently committed to investing over $130,000 to enhance health and safety measures, in response to an incident at its Clayton factory where a worker suffered a partial severing of a finger due to a processing machine.
Last month, the…
Navigating WHS Compliance for Business Startups: A Beginner's Guide
Are you launching a business startup wondering if you need to worry about WHS laws compliance? The answer is yes. Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, starting a business in Australia means you're responsible for ensuring a safe workplace. WHS compliance should be a priority for a…
Man Killed in Lawnmower Incident in Rural Queensland
A man has died after becoming trapped beneath a lawnmower that toppled onto him at a rural Queensland property. The fatal incident occurred at Black Mountain, highlighting yet again the serious risks associated with mowing equipment on rural land.
What Happened at Black Mountain
Emergency services…
Canterbury Farm Fined for Fatal Workplace Incident
WorkSafe is urging farmers to evaluate the movement of vehicles within their barns and sheds, in light of a recent sentencing related to a tragic fatality at one of South Canterbury's largest agribusinesses. The case highlights how quickly poor plant management can turn deadly on working farms.
In Ma…
Victorian Coroner Finds Fatalities of Workers in Ballarat Trench Collapse Were Avoidable
A Victorian coroner has determined that fatalities of two men, who perished as a result of a trench collapse in Ballarat in 2018, could have been avoided. Findings confirm what many safety professionals suspected from the outset: these deaths were preventable.
Wh…
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