The Board Chair of WorkSafe New Zealand, Jennifer Kerr, has recently revealed the appointment of Sharon Thompson as the Chief Executive of WorkSafe.The Board Chair says Sharon has a lot of experience in both public and private sectors, where she has led business transformation programs and created motivated teams to tackle difficulties and achieve outc…
A man was airlifted to the hospital by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter following a horse-riding incident in northwest Queensland.The incident happened on Tuesday evening.LifeFlight said the man suffered internal injuries after falling from his horse.He received initial treatment at the scene before being flown to Mount Isa Hospital for addit…
Safe Work Australia has recently published updated work-related fatality data for 2024.The latest data reveals that 45 Australian workers have died on the job this year.Transport, postal and warehousing industry has recorded the highest number of deaths, with 19 fatalities. Following closely behind is the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry, wh…
Firefighters came to the aid of a man who had been stuck in a hole for over three hours at a property in Perth, managing to rescue him.Emergency services responded to a call at a property in Hillarys around 3pm on Tuesday, where they found a man trapped approximately 3 metres deep in a hole in the backyard.Reports indicated the man in his 40s had been&…
NT WorkSafe is inviting individuals to submit nominations for consideration to become members of the inaugural Electrical Safety Board.The Electrical Safety Board, created in accordance with the Electrical Safety Act 2022, effective as of 1 July 2024, is tasked with various responsibilities.These include providing recommendations to the relevant Minist…
The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024 has been approved by the NSW Parliament.More than 300 NSW workers have lost their lives since 2019, according to data from the state Government.The Industrial Manslaughter legislation empowers prosecutors to hold a business or individual accountable for a person's death resulting…
Pallet trucks and tailgate lifters have once again come under scrutiny following an injury to a worker in the second significant incident of the year.According to SafeWork SA, contractors were transporting goods in Adelaide on June 13 when the incident took place.The worker was pushed off the truck as the pallet jack was placed onto a pallet on the tai…
Every June, Burns Awareness Month focuses on raising awareness about burn injuries and their prevention. Spearheaded by Kidsafe, Australia's foremost child injury prevention organisation, this campaign partners with the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) to educate the public on burn prevention and first aid.Safe Work Australia r…
Managing contractors on construction sites poses unique challenges, from communication gaps to conflicting procedures. However, contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers and subcontractors.In Australia, contractors have specific WHS Duties to protect the health and safety of their workers. This responsibility highlights the importa…
The NSW Resources Regulator is set to launch its annual mine safety High-Visibility Campaign today.The Regulator says the 2-week initiative will concentrate on significant events in both underground and surface mines, evaluating the effectiveness of established controls in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. Furthermore, inspectors will be…
A Melbourne-based concrete pumping company was recently found guilty and ordered to pay $50,000 in fines following an incident where a worker was fatally struck by a broken concrete boom pump.The company was convicted in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court after admitting to a single charge of not ensuring safe equipment.Additionally, the court has o…
The Tasmanian Parliament has approved the Sentencing Amendment (Presumptive Sentencing for Assaults on Frontline Workers) Bill 2024.Tasmania's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said frontline workers in the state will receive increased protection in the near future.“We have been clear that serious assaults on our frontline workers…
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