Feedback Invited on Strategies to Improve Safe Work Australia's Data Website
Safe Work Australia is inviting feedback from the public on ways to enhance their WHS and workers' compensation data website.
"Let us know what you think about the content we provide on the website by taking part in our short user survey," Safe Work Australia says.
This sur…
A total of 168 Australian workers died on the job in 2024, according to Safe Work Australia. This figure represents the latest national count of work-related fatalities across every state and territory, offering safety professionals a clear benchmark for measuring risk across industries.
The highest number of fatalities was observed in the transport,…
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Man Killed in Quad Bike Rollover on Australia Day
An elderly man died after his quad bike rolled on a property in north-east Victoria on Australia Day. The tragedy adds to a growing list of quad bike rollover news stories that continue to highlight the risks facing rural workers and property owners across Australia.
According to police, a 78-…
NHVR's Extensive Operation Shows Driver Fatigue Remains a Critical Issue
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) collaborated with law enforcement agencies throughout Australia during the peak Christmas holiday season, successfully identifying nearly 200 offences related to driver fatigue, which included 17 significant violations. This result conf…
New Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate for WorkSafe
WorkSafe New Zealand has announced Corey Sinclair as its new Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate, strengthening leadership across the organisation's safety and regulatory functions. Corey commenced his role at WorkSafe on Wednesday, January 22, bringing fresh direction to an agency responsible for wor…
SafeWork issues hot weather safety warning as South Australia braces for a run of high temperatures over the coming days, with SafeWork SA alerting employers to the need for enforcing their hot weather policy or taking appropriate action to protect workers from heat-related risk.
What's Driving the Warning?
Forecasts show several parts of the state w…
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Kid Injured in Quad Bike Crash North-West of Brisbane
On Monday afternoon, a child was flown to the Queensland Children's Hospital following a quad bike incident in South Burnett, located north-west of Brisbane.
According to a spokesperson from the Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency services were notified of the incident in Blackbutt at…
A VIC worker found guilty following forklift fatality has been sentenced to a six month good behaviour bond, after a co-worker was killed by a forklift load in a warehouse north-east of Geelong in October 2021.
The 53-year-old man received his sentence in the Geelong County Court following his guilty plea to a charge of neglecting his duty as an emplo…
Traffic Controller Dies After Being Struck by Truck on VIC Highway
A traffic controller sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a truck near Nhill in western Victoria, according to recent news reports covering the workplace incident.
This latest tragedy adds to a troubling pattern of roadworker fatalities making headlines in safety industry ne…
NSW Resources Regulator Releases Annual Report Concerning Fires on Mobile Plant
The NSW Resources Regulator has released the 'Fires on mobile plant annual report FY24,' which provides comprehensive data on reported incidents involving fires associated with mobile plant equipment (FOMP). The report offers valuable insight for safety professionals acros…
WorkSafe ACT Probing Violations of Asbestos Laws on Demolition Sites
Summary: WorkSafe ACT is currently investigating eight PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) over suspected breaches of Work Health and Safety (WHS) law linked to poor asbestos management on demolition and renovation sites. The probe centres on failures to properly ide…
NHVR Warns Truckies Navigating Steep Declines Following Multiple Fatal Incidents and Near Misses
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issues urgent warning to heavy vehicle operators, urging utmost caution when descending steep slopes. This follows several dangerous incidents on Bulli Pass and Mount Ousley in New South Wales, where multiple tru…
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