A total of 40 New Zealand workers have been fatally injured at work this year, latest WorkSafe statistics reveal.The Transport Postal and Warehousing experienced the highest number of fatal incidents, with 12 deaths, followed by Construction and Agriculture with 6 fatalities each.In 2022, there were 59 fatal occupational incidents in New…
WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance on working safely with cattle.The Beef Cattle Handling Safety Information reminds farmers to put safety first when handling cattle.According to WorkSafe, cattle handling is the second leading cause of farm deaths in Victoria. Statistics show four people have died in cattle incidents since 2018. On average, on…
A farmer sustained critical injuries after his tractor rolled, pinning him underneath for hours.Emergency services were called to a rural farm in Waikato on Monday morning to free the man aged in his 60s. Paramedics stabilised the man at the scene before a rescue chopper airlifted him to Waikato Hospital.Read the original article here.…
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the meaning of ‘competent persons for asbestos-related tasks.’The safety agency invites all stakeholders including asbestos consultants, asbestos removalists, workers and construction and demolition companies to share their thoughts.“Under the model Work Health and Safety Regulations, only a “competent person”…
A growing number of professionals are finding themselves working alone in remote environments. Contractors such as gas engineers, surveyors, plumbers, and electricians are among the industries with the highest number of lone workers in Australia. As the trend of remote work continues to rise, so too does the need for employers to ensure the safety of t…
A Victorian trucking company has been fined for workplace safety breaches after two truck drivers sustained injuries in separate crashes.The company pleaded guilty to three violations of the Victorian OHS Act and was fined $110,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday.In June 2022, the company was convicted and fined $490,000 following the dea…
SafeWork SA is encouraging workers to take part in a National Work Health & Safety survey to help improve safety across Australian workplaces.SafeWork SA says the survey is ‘an opportunity for you to raise the flag on all the good (and bad) happening in health and safety at your work.’“The info you provide is anonymous, and it goes toward guiding r…
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert after a drilling offsider lost his arm in a mine incident two months ago.The incident happened at an underground mine on 19 June 2023.Investigations into the incident are ongoing. The Regulator says it will publish a report after concluding its investigations.For more information on the above safety…
One person was transported to hospital after reportedly falling from scaffolding in Dunedin.It is understood the person fell 4 metres from scaffolding on Friday morning.The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.Read the original article here.…
Several high-profile speakers including ‘a digital futurist, human communications expert and the Royal Australian Navy’s first female pilot’ have been lined up for this year’s Work Well Conference scheduled for October.The conference will be held in Brisbane during National Safe Work Month.Workplace Health and Safety Queensland lists ‘artificial intell…
A Victorian forklift operator has been charged following a 2021 fatal workplace incident.WorkSafe said the man was operating a forklift with an unsecured load when the load fell and fatally struck a worker.The 52-year old is facing two charges under the OHS Act for engaging in conduct that endangered the life of another worker and failing to take…
A truckie sustained serious injuries after his truck rolled on a dirt road in South East Queensland.LifeFlight said the truck driver managed to free himself from the vehicle, but collapsed a short time later. He was found by a passing driver. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at about 5.30am on Thursday morning.Queensla…
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